Morgan Rogers, the 23-year-old attacking midfielder, has been praised by former teammates and experts, who predict he could become one of the best players in the world. His performance in the last season has been remarkable, attracting the attention of elite clubs and raising his market value to over £100 million. His meteoric rise has been driven by his ability to score goals and assist, which has generated a great interest in the transfer market. The player has signed a new six-year contract with Aston Villa in November, but several major clubs are interested in signing him, which could lead to a millionaire transfer.
Jordan Zemura, Rogers' former teammate, praised his finishing ability, describing it as 'unbelievable'. Zemura remembers seeing Rogers, then 19, stand out for his accuracy with both feet. According to Zemura, Rogers has a 'finishing catalog' that allows him to score goals with power or subtlety. Zemura claims that as soon as Rogers 'clicked', he knew the young footballer was going to be successful. Rogers shares a team with Udinese, and his connection with Rogers remains strong, as evidenced by Udinese's international media days.
Nicolo Zaniolo, another former teammate, also predicts a bright future for Rogers, stating that he is 'one of the best players in England right now'. Zaniolo remembers playing against Rogers in the FA Cup and being impressed by his performance. Zaniolo highlights that Rogers has a 'quality' that is noticeable from the first moment. Zaniolo believes that if Rogers continues on this path, he could become one of the best players in the world. Zaniolo and Rogers shared a locker room at Aston Villa, where the Italian played on loan.
Rogers' impact on Aston Villa has been significant, leading the club to reject the option to buy Nicolo Zaniolo. Rogers became the first English player that coach Unai Emery signed in his 20-year career, despite having spent more than 1 billion euros on more than 150 players. His success has attracted other renowned players to Aston Villa. Rogers' future at Aston Villa is uncertain, as several major clubs are interested in signing him. Aston Villa is expected to ask for more than £100 million for Rogers, similar to the amount they received for Jack Grealish in 2021.
The depth of the English team, with players like Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden, is remarkable, according to Zaniolo. Zaniolo believes that England is one of the favorites to win the World Cup. Coach Thomas Tuchel is a world-class coach, and the high quality of the English players allows them to compete at the highest level. Competition for a place in the English team is fierce, with renowned players like Tammy Abraham and Ollie Watkins being left out of the latest call-up. The combination of individual talent and top-level technical direction makes England a serious contender for the world title.
Rogers' future is up in the air, with several major clubs interested in signing him. Rogers' value could increase even more at the World Cup. The player signed a new six-year contract with Aston Villa in November, but transfer rumors continue. Aston Villa is expected to demand more than £100 million for Rogers, reflecting his importance to the team and his growth potential. Analyst Alex Crook and former footballer Gabby Agbonlahor suggest that Aston Villa could lose Rogers if they don't qualify for the Champions League.