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Morgan Rogers' £117m Chelsea journey
Morgan Rogers' loan struggles turned £1m prospect into £117m Chelsea star.
In brief
Morgan Rogers' loan struggles turned £1m prospect into £117m Chelsea star. Morgan Rogers overcame loan setbacks to become Chelsea's £117m signing after failing to secure a permanent deal at Bournemouth. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Rogers' early career
Morgan Rogers was a West Bromwich Albion academy prospect who became Chelsea's £117m club-record signing after struggling to break into professional football.
First loan at Bournemouth
Rogers scored only once in 28 Championship appearances for Bournemouth before being described as a 'slow burner' by former scout Des Taylor.
Lincoln City loan
Rogers scored six goals and provided two assists in 28 League One games with Lincoln City after joining in 2020.
Lincoln manager's view
Lincoln City manager Michael Appleton recalled Rogers taking defensive responsibility despite being a teenager on his first loan.
Bournemouth loan challenges
Rogers started only three matches for Bournemouth and scored once under manager Scott Parker before being signed by Blackpool.
Blackpool loan
Rogers made 20 Championship appearances for Blackpool before being injured and returning to academy football.
Middlesbrough move
Rogers joined Middlesbrough for £1m after scoring five goals in a run to the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
Chelsea signing
Rogers became Chelsea's £117m club-record signing after overcoming loan setbacks and scoring once for Bournemouth.
Rogers' perspective
Rogers said his loan spells taught him to 'take knocks' and focus on what he could control rather than others' opinions.
What matters most
Morgan Rogers overcame loan setbacks to become Chelsea's £117m signing after failing to secure a permanent deal at Bournemouth.
