**Morgan Rogers trains with Chelsea for the first time after finally linking up with Xabi Alonso’s squad at Cobham. The £117million summer signing was joined by fellow newcomers Jordan Henderson, Valentin Barco and Maxence Lacroix as the Blues welcomed back the final members of their World Cup contingent.**
Rogers completed his move from Aston Villa last month but had been given an extended break after helping England reach the latter stages of the World Cup.
Chelsea confirmed on Tuesday that the 23-year-old has now reported to Cobham and taken part in training. The club’s official gallery showed Rogers working alongside his new team-mates for the first time.
The England international signed a contract until 2033 after completing his move from Villa, with the £117m deal making him Chelsea’s record signing.
Rogers’ arrival is particularly significant for Alonso after the Chelsea head coach spent much of pre-season without several senior players.
ReadChelsea reported on Monday that [Alonso was finally set to get his hands on his full Chelsea squad](https://readchelsea.com/2026/08/10/xabi-alonso-to-get-his-hands-on-full-chelsea-squad-including-new-signings-this-week/?utm_source=chatgpt.com), with Rogers among the major names still waiting to begin work at Cobham.
That wait is now over.
James, Gusto and Fernandez have also returned following their extended breaks, while Lacroix, Henderson and Barco joined Rogers in training for the first time as Chelsea players.
Attention will now turn to how quickly Alonso is prepared to involve the returning group.
Chelsea’s final pre-season friendly comes against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, giving Rogers a potential first opportunity to feature before the new Premier League campaign begins.
For Alonso, the biggest development is simply having his record signing on the training pitch. After weeks of waiting, he can finally begin working out exactly where Rogers fits into his Chelsea attack.