Middlesbrough Benefit from Morgan Rogers' England Call-Up

Middlesbrough are set to gain financially after Morgan Rogers' first call-up to the England senior squad, included in the deal with Aston Villa.

Middlesbrough are set to benefit financially from the sale of Morgan Rogers after the Aston Villa forward received his first call-up to the England senior squad. Rogers, who joined Villa from Boro in January, has been in fine form, prompting speculation about an England call-up this season. With interim boss Lee Carsley facing several withdrawals from his initial squad, Rogers has stepped up from the Under-21s.

This news is positive for Boro, as they included a bonus clause in their agreement with Villa, which will provide them with additional income following Rogers' international recognition. The transfer deal consisted of an initial £11 million fee, with a further £5 million worth of performance-related bonuses, as well as what has been described as a substantial sell-on fee percentage. The exact bonus amount for Rogers' England call-up remains undisclosed. This marks the second financial benefit for Boro resulting from Rogers' performances, as they also included a clause related to a potential Champions League appearance.

This transaction represents a significant profit for Middlesbrough, who signed Rogers from Manchester City for just over £1 million six months before his departure..

Rogers' England call-up comes at a time when he has contributed three goals and three assists for Villa this season, receiving accolades for his performances. Boro's head coach Michael Carrick has expressed his joy in seeing Rogers excel, reflecting on the rapid development he underwent during his time at Teesside last term.

He may participate in upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, the latter potentially featuring former Villa player Finn Azaz, who joined Boro shortly before Rogers made his move to Villa.

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As reported by Teesside Live, Carsley's decision to include Rogers followed the withdrawal of key players such as Aaron Ramsdale, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Declan Rice, among others, with new additions to the squad including James Trafford and Jarrod Bowen.