Morgan Rogers scores on Chelsea debut after record transfer

Morgan Rogers scored his first goal for Chelsea in the ninth minute of a pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge. The goal comes following his record-breaking £117 million move from Aston Villa, making him the most expensive player in British football history.

Rogers reacted quickest to a rebound after an initial effort by Joao Pedro was saved. The performance serves as an immediate response to recent criticism regarding his transfer fee. Under manager Xabi Alonso, Rogers is expected to provide direct running and versatility across the attacking line, potentially operating on the left side alongside players like Cole Palmer.