Reece James pens new Chelsea deal

Reece James of Chelsea has inked a new deal which keeps him at the club until 2025. His previous deal was due to expire in June 2022.

The 20 year-old defender scored on his debut in the Carabao Cup versus Grimsby last September and he has played 18 times for the Blues this term under Frank Lampard. The England U21 international also netted the 4-4 leveller in Chelsea's thrilling Champions League clash with Ajax at Stamford Bridge last autumn. 

"I have always wanted to be here and another five-and-a-half years means a lot to me and a lot to my family." James told Chelsea's website. 

Marina Granovskaia, Chelsea director, also praised James: "The smooth way Reece has fitted into the team so quickly despite missing the start of the season has been clear for everyone to see, and the fact another exciting young player is part of the future of the club is a result of great work by our Academy."

James was on loan at Wigan Athletic where he played in all the Championship matches bar one and was key to the Latics achieving Championship survival. He was also given the Players' Player of the Year award and was the man who scored the goal of the season. 

The defender has been at Chelsea since the age of six and he looks to have no plans to depart any time soon. 

 

January 16, 2020