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Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has praised teammate Morgan Rogers to one day join Real Madrid because of his impressive performances. The 23-year-old midfielder is one of the most talented players in the Premier League, with Villa slapping a £100 million price tag on him.
Ollie Watkins praise Morgan Rogers
Watkins interacted with Sky Sports and appreciated the England international for showcasing his potential at Villa Park. He further went on to say that he would not be shocked if Rogers landed up in Madrid or another big club in Europe.
“Morgan Rogers has shown what he can do. I wouldn’t be surprised if one day he ends up at Real Madrid or something", he said (via @MadridXtra on X).
Morgan Rogers's impressive season so far
As if on cue, Rogers was on target for Aston Villa in their FA cup victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, scoring the second goal in their 2-1 win. The former Middlesbrough man has scored eight goals this season, amassing six assistants in 29 games across all competitions.
Morgan Rogers is set to be named in the England squad for the FIFA World Cup, where he will fight with Jude Bellingham for a starting berth. A quality outing in North America could lead him to a blockbuster move away from Villa Park, with suitors reportedly lined up.
Real Madrid have displayed a shown penchant for signing Premier League stars in recent times, having signed Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen from English sides last summer. They will be prepared to sanction a move for Rogers if they, they will be prepared to sanction a move for Rogers if they find him to be a good fit for their project and system.
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