Reece James wants to dedicate his “peak years” to Chelsea after signing a brand new six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
The membership captain’s earlier deal was set to expire in 2028 however the Blues have headed off any threat of his contract coming into its closing levels with an extension that can hold him at the membership till he’s 32.
An academy graduate who first educated with Chelsea at the age of six, James has made 225 appearances in all competitions since making his debut in 2019 and was appointed skipper in 2023.
The England worldwide has lifted 5 main trophies with the Londoners, together with the 2021 Champions League, however feels his finest continues to be to come.
“I am over the moon to have extended my contract – Chelsea means so much to me,” he informed the membership’s official web site.
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“I have always said I want my peak years to be here, and I truly believe we have everything it takes to build on our previous successes. I’m excited for the future under this ownership, sporting directors, coach and all the staff and hopefully we will lift many more trophies together over the coming years.”
‘James is the chief of this workforce’
James wants to dedicate his “peak years” to Chelsea
Sporting administrators Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart added: “On behalf of possession and everybody linked to Chelsea, it’s a proud second for all of us to have Reece lengthen his contract.
“He is the leader of this team, both on and off the pitch.”
The present season has been James’ most fruitful when it comes to minutes on the pitch after accidents to his knee and hamstring wrecked a lot of the earlier two campaigns.
Chelsea, who fave Newcastle dwell on Sky Sports on Saturday (kick off 5.30pm) have been extraordinarily cautious about how a lot time he spends on the pitch and have employed a rigorously regimented mannequin to guarantee he’s not overstretched. He has performed 35 instances in all competitions this season, his highest tally since 2021/22.
Kyle Walker touted him as England’s primary right-back in a crowded discipline when he introduced his personal worldwide retirement this week, hailing him as a “complete” participant.
