{
  "id": 31640,
  "title": "Chelsea player salaries 2026/27: How much does British record signing Morgan Rogers earn?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/chelsea-player-salaries-2026-27-how-much-does-british-record-signing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T05:24:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/02/chelsea-player-salaries-202627-how-much-does-british-record-signing-morgan-rogers-earn/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea's preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 season have been primarily focused on off-pitch matters. After finishing 10th in the Premier League last season, the Blues were hit with a £10 million fine by the English FA for multiple historical breaches of regulations. However, they were able to avoid a points deduction after successfully appealing part of the punishment. A suspended two-window registration ban also awaits the club, set to last until June 30, 2027. On the positive side, winger Mykhailo Mudryk can now return to competition immediately, following the resolution of anti-doping disciplinary proceedings with the World Anti-Doping Agency. Mudryk, who had a four-year ban from 2024 to 2028, reached an agreement with the FA and WADA to resolve his appeal. Among the highest earners at Chelsea for the 2026/27 season are Reece James and Wesley Fofana, both earning £200,000 per week. Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Pedro Neto, and Morgan Rogers each earn £180,000 per week, making them the fifth-highest earners at the club. Marco Palestra and Cole Palmer also command £150,000 per week, while Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Jorrel Hato each earn £125,000 per week.",
  "summary": "Chelsea's 2026/27 squad features a mix of established stars and emerging talents, with the highest earners being Reece James and Wesley Fofana, both earning £200,000 per week. Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Pedro Neto, and Morgan Rogers round out the top five earners, all making £180,000 and £150,000 per week respectively. The club's financial investments in player salaries reflect their ambition to compete at the highest level, despite recent regulatory issues that saw them fined £10 million by the English FA.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chelsea focused on off-pitch matters after 10th Premier League finish last season.",
    "Mykhailo Mudryk resumes competition after resolving anti-doping disciplinary proceedings.",
    "Morgan Rogers earns £180,000 per week, fifth-highest among Chelsea players for 2026/27 season."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}