MORGAN Rogers will play for Chelsea next season, after completing a club record switch to the Blues. The 23-year-old switched from Aston Villa to the Blues for a fee of £117million, a British record transfer fee. Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea for a British record £117million Credit: Getty Xabi Alonso was a key in the deal for Morgan Rogers Credit: Getty Xabi Alonso is set to take charge of his first Chelsea games since becoming manager on a pre-season tour in Australia and Asia. The former Real Madrid manager started his duties as Blues gaffer at the start of July, and was integral to the two-time Champions League winners landing Rogers. Sign up for the Chelsea newsletter Thank you! But, the electric attacking midfielder spent the better part of six weeks taking part in the World Cup for England just prior to the move. SunSport can reveal whether or not Morgan Rogers will play for Chelsea on their pre-season tour. Will Morgan Rogers play for Chelsea on their pre-season tour? Chelsea will tour Australia and Asia as part of their pre-season preparations. The Blues will play five games against Sydney Wanderers, Spurs, Juventus, AC Milan and Johor Darul Ta’zim. Morgan Rogers will NOT be part of those five fixtures, which take place between July 28 and August 9. However, the 23-year-old is expected to link-up with the Blues ahead of the new season. Most read in Sport Chelsea are playing a pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on August 15, this is expected to be his first Blues appearance. Comment now
Will Morgan Rogers play for Chelsea on their pre-season tour of Australia and Asia?
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