Aston Villa have secured a major coup by agreeing a new long-term contract with rising star Morgan Rogers, fending off previous transfer interest to keep the forward at the club.
Villa Reward Rapid Progress
The club has moved quickly to reward Rogers for his exceptional development since arriving from Middlesbrough in January 2024. Despite only signing his previous deal in November 2024, which committed him to Villa until 2030, his performances have prompted the club to offer improved terms much sooner than anticipated.
According to The Athletic, an agreement has been reached that will extend Rogers's stay at Villa Park until 2031. The new contract includes a significant salary increase that properly reflects his growing importance within Unai Emery's squad.
Part of Strategic Contract Strategy
This announcement continues Aston Villa's proactive approach to securing their key assets. During the summer, the club handed new deals to Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara, and Lucas Digne, followed by extensions for Matty Cash and John McGinn.
The contract extension comes after Rogers attracted interest from other clubs during the summer transfer window, demonstrating Villa's determination to build their future around the talented forward who has flourished under Emery's guidance.
Looking Ahead
While Rogers's future is now secured, attention turns to other squad members whose contracts require addressing. Midfielders Youri Tielemans and Emi Buendia will enter the final twelve months of their current deals next summer, meaning the club's work on contract negotiations is far from complete.
Rogers's commitment represents another significant step in Aston Villa's strategic planning as they continue to establish themselves as a force in English football under Unai Emery's leadership.
