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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso speaks at a press conference in Sydney (DAVID GRAY) New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso on Monday said Morgan Rogers was "a great signing" who would make the club more competitive and expected the England midfielder to "link really well" with Cole Palmer.
The versatile Rogers was signed from Aston Villa last week for £117 million ($157 million), a record for a British player.
Alonso said he was "delighted" to lure the 23-year-old to Stamford Bridge ahead of his first match in charge, a pre-season friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday.
"It's a great signing. I think that in that position, we needed an important player, and I'm sure that there were not many more better options than Morgan," the Spaniard told reporters.
"So we are delighted. It means a lot for everyone."
The swoop is a significant statement of intent from Chelsea, who finished…
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