Chelsea captain Reece James has committed his long-term future to the club after signing a new contract that ends speculation about a potential move away from Stamford Bridge.
The England international defender, widely regarded as one of the best right-backs in world football when fully fit, has agreed fresh terms with CHELSEA in a deal that reinforces the club’s plans to build around one of their most influential academy graduates.
James, 26, has been linked with several top European clubs in recent months as questions were raised about his future following a series of injury setbacks. However, Chelsea moved quickly to secure the defender’s services, confirming that their captain will remain a central figure in the squad moving forward.
A product of Chelsea’s renowned Cobham academy, James has been with the club since the age of six and made his first-team breakthrough during the 2019–20 season after an impressive loan spell with Wigan Athletic. Since then, he has established himself as a key player for the Blues thanks to his defensive solidity, attacking threat and leadership qualities.
Speaking after signing the new contract, James said extending his stay at the club was an easy decision: ‘I came through at this club, this was the one and only club I wanted to play for,’ James said. ‘I’ve won major trophies here. Why would I not extend? This is my home, my family is here.
‘The club is on the right path to winning trophies consistently again and I believe we will do that. That’s why I’m still here and I re-signed.
‘This club is my home, it’s the place I love and I want to be. Money’s not the be all and end all. Happiness and where I want to be means more to me and I want to win here, and we will win here.’
IcChelseanews says..
There was alot of speculation about the future of Reece, so the news that he has signed a contract that will pretty much mean he stays at the club until well into his thirties is massive news, we are very happy.
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