Chelsea star Reece James has signed a new-long term contract with the club after much speculation over his future.
Having come through the Cobhams academy at the club, the 22-year-old has risen through the ranks and is now one of Thomas Tuchel’s most important players.
Over the course of the summer window, James was linked with moves to Manchester City and Real Madrid although there was a feeling that none of these links were ever genuine to start with.
Showing his commitment to the Blues, the right-back has now signed a six-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2028.
What has been said
After convincing James to put pen to paper over a new deal, club chairman, Todd Boehly, said:
Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano, co-controlling owners, added:
Speaking on the new contract, Reece James said:
It has been claimed by several outlets that the new deal will make James the highest paid defender in Chelsea’s history, with the England star expected to earn at least £250,000-a-week.
The 22-year-old is competing for a place in England’s starting XI for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar this year and will hope to boost his chances of making the right-back spot his own by continuing his strong performances for the London side.
It is a big positive for Chelsea to keep James, especially in a summer where they were hit with a number of key departures in defence.
For now, James is the undisputed right-back under Tuchel and this new deal only goes to show that the club have much faith in the youngster.
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