Fans joke ‘somebody’s had their Weetabix’ as ex-Man City expertise dwarfs Unai Emery

On Feb 1, 2024

Fans had their enjoyable joking concerning the sheer measurement of Aston Villa‘s latest signing Morgan Rogers.

The Premier League membership landed their high goal on Deadline Day (February 1) for a reported payment of £15million after failing with three earlier bids for the previous Middlesbrough star.

As they lastly secured the companies of the ex-Manchester City expertise, the membership’s official X (previously often known as Twitter) account posted a snap of the 21-year-old alongside Villa boss Unai Emery and their president of soccer operations, Monchi.

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The strapping determine of the 6 ft 4 in winger who towered over the 2 Spaniards had followers in hysterics with one X consumer joking: “Someone’s had their Weetabix. Welcome Morgan” whereas one other was so in shock, all they might remark is: “He’s massive”.

Seemingly unaware of Rogers’ spectacular top, a 3rd fan requested: “How did I not realise he’s 9 foot tall”. Prior to his transfer to the Midlands aspect, the Englishman had scored seven targets and notched 9 assists for Michael Carrick’s aspect within the Championship.

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Morgan Rogers poses with his new Aston Villa kit — The 21-year-old towered over Unai Emery and Monchi
(Image: @AVFCOfficial/Twitter)

Villa aren’t the one membership delighted with the signing of Rogers as Man City are set to financial institution a determine someplace between £1.75m and £3m after inserting a 25% sell-on clause after promoting him to Middlesbrough this previous summer season.

The teen might be becoming a member of an formidable Villa aspect who at present sit fifth within the Premier League in what’s been a formidable season for the membership who goal to make it consecutive seasons competing in Europe. Emery, 52, has pulled off a shocking job since succeeding Steven Gerrard within the dugout and he displayed his happiness on securing a deal for the ahead.

Morgan Rogers in action for Manchester City — He spent 4 years at Manchester City
(Image: Getty Images)

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Speaking to TNT Sports after Villa’s 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday (January 30), the previous Arsenal boss mentioned: “We analyse him and we follow him with our scouts and as well when we played against Middlesbrough.

“He is a younger participant with potential and hopefully tomorrow we are able to signal him so he can begin with us his new chapter right here. We are motivated and excited to work with him and hopefully he can progress right here like we predict he’ll do.”