Morgan Rogers Chelsea number 17 shirt revealed after the England star joins Chelsea from Aston Villa in a £117m transfer

Chelsea have confirmed that new signing Morgan Rogers will wear the number 17 shirt after completing his £117 million transfer from Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

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The 23-year-old England international has signed a long-term contract with Chelsea that runs until 2033, becoming the latest attacking talent to join the Premier League club’s squad rebuild.

The Chelsea number 17 shirt carries significant history at Stamford Bridge, having previously been worn by club legends including Eden Hazard, Pedro and Mateo Kovacic.

Rogers now follows in the footsteps of Hazard, who became one of Chelsea’s most influential players while wearing the number during his successful spell with the club.

The attacking midfielder arrives at Chelsea after establishing himself as an important figure at Aston Villa and earning recognition with the England national team.

His move represents one of the biggest transfers of the summer window, with Chelsea securing his services as part of their plans to strengthen their attacking options for future campaigns.

The number 17 shirt was most recently worn by Andrey Santos before the midfielder completed a reported £50 million move from Chelsea to Manchester United earlier this month.

Rogers’ arrival continues Chelsea’s strategy of investing in young, high-potential players tied to long-term contracts, as the club looks to build a competitive squad under its current project.

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The England international will now aim to create his own legacy in the famous shirt while adapting to the expectations of playing for one of the Premier League’s most recognised clubs.