Morgan Rogers wage claim emerges after brand-new Aston Villa contract announcement
Bryan King suspects Morgan Rogers has been handed a pay increase at Aston Villa after signing a new contract with the club.
The ex-Villa scout believes the 22-year-old would have been keen to discuss a new contract after his impressive start to the season.
It was announced via Aston Villa’s official website on Tuesday (19 November) that Rogers has signed a new contract which will keep him at Villa Park until 2030.
And King – speaking exclusively to Villa News – has congratulated the player and club on agreeing a new deal.
“Now that Rogers is a full England international, he would have been thinking certain things,” King said.
“I wonder how much he is earning, I wonder how much Ollie Watkins is earning, et cetera. After the season Rogers has had, he would’ve wanted to discuss that contract again.
“He already was contracted until 2029. Therefore, for Villa to be able to extend that deal, Rogers’ pay must have increased. Well done Villa for getting it sorted and well done Rogers for earning that contract.”
Morgan Rogers handed pay rise at Aston Villa?
Rogers has been one of Villa’s top-performing players this season and was recently rewarded for his bright form by being handed his England debut. Therefore, it is no surprise that he has signed a new contract with Villa.
However, it would be hard to argue that Rogers isn’t deserving of a pay rise. His previous contract likely didn’t reflect his importance in Unai Emery’s squad, considering he has only recently risen to prominence.
As a result, fresh terms needed to be agreed, and Villa fans will just be happy that they have been now.
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