Chelsea captain Reece James signs new six-year contract

Chelsea captain Reece James has signed a new long-term contract with his boyhood club, extending his current contract by a further six years to stay at Stamford Bridge.

According to journalist David Ornstein, Reece James has extended his current contract, which is set to expire in 2028, with a statement contract.

Reece James has signed a new six-year contract with Chelsea, extending his stay at Stamford Bridge until 2032.

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The England international was reportedly locked in talks over a fresh agreement that had been ongoing for several weeks. His new contract aligns him with the new ownership pay structure.

The 26-year-old was the last member left on the old regime’s payment plan, which was far different from the BlueCo incentivised wage structure.

The Chelsea academy graduate has previously been linked with La Liga giants Real Madrid, although such rumours faded following his injury problems in recent years and the signing of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold last summer.

The Chelsea star, who is expected to start at right-back for Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions’ side at this summer’s World Cup, has made a total of 225 first-team appearances for the Blues, scoring 16 goals and providing 31 assists.

James joined the west London club at the age of six and is now known for his skill, crossing ability, positioning and athleticism, and can play in midfield or in a back three.

During his time at Chelsea, he has won five major trophies as a first-team player at Stamford Bridge, including the 2021 Champions League and last summer’s Conference League and Club World Cup.

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