Rodgers signed a contract with Chelsea — Romano

Chelsea have completed the transfer of Aston Villa winger Morgan Rodgers and are preparing to officially announce the deal. As the insider insider reported, the 23-year-old Englishman signed a contract with the London club for six years with the possibility of extension until the summer of 2033. According to the source, Chelsea will pay a fixed fee of 117 million pounds for the player without any bonuses. This transfer will be the most expensive in the history of the London club, as well as a record for the amount among all British football players. At the same time, the broadcaster reports that Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso already has a preliminary plan for the rookie's role. Rodgers is expected to operate primarily on the left wing of the attack, while Cole Palmer will retain his usual position under the striker. At the same time, the Spanish specialist is considering other tactical options. In particular, Chelsea can use the formation with three central defenders, which Alonso used successfully at Bayer Leverkusen. In this case, Rodgers and Palmer will have the opportunity to simultaneously act as two attacking midfielders behind the center forward. At the same time, the team will also use the classic formation with four defenders, depending on the opponent and the circumstances of the match.