Chelsea captain Reece James has signed a new contract until 2032, the club confirmed today.
James, 26, has been at Chelsea since 2006 and has come through the famous Cobham academy setup.
On the new deal, James said: “I am over the moon to have extended my contract. Chelsea means so much to me. 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
Chelsea’s co sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart also made a comment, stating: “On behalf of the ownership and everyone connected to Chelsea, it is a proud moment for all of us to have Reece extend his contract”
“He is the leader of this team, both on and off the pitch. Reece knows what it means to wear this badge and, having committed his long-term future to Chelsea, we’re looking forward to continuing the journey and working towards further success together.”
Reece James was a surprising guest to Liam Rosenior’s pre match press conference today ahead of the Newcastle fixture tomorrow.
Rosenior told the media that “he couldn’t stop smiling” and that “we have secured the best player in the world in his position”.
Exact wage figures have not been released, but it is understood that Reece will join the existing incentivised wage structure, where players are rewarded and penalised for performance and team objectives.
