Recce James signed a new six year deal with Chelsea football club on September 5, 2022 that will see him extend his stay at the English Premier League club for three years.
In a statement, Chelsea stated that the talented player has committed his future to the club until 2028.
"A Cobham graduate who first trained with us at the age of six, James has emerged as one of the best young players in the game.
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"His skill, crossing ability, positioning and athleticism mean he is as comfortable in midfield or in a back three as he is at wing-back or full-back, and having now committed to the club until 2028, Blues fans can enjoy James’s prodigious talent for much, much longer," read the club's statement.
The England defender had signed a new deal in 2020 which could have ended in 2025.
James revealed that he signed the novel deal because Chelsea is the only club in the world that he would like to play for and thanked The Blues fans for the support that they have accorded him.
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"I am over the moon with my new contract and I’m thankful for the fans, the new ownership and everyone involved in the club. I cannot wait to see what the future holds, and I am sure we will have the chance of winning many trophies.
"I put pen to paper on a new deal because this is the club I want to be at. I’d like to say a special thanks to the fans, I am here to stay and we have a bright future ahead of us," he stated.
The 22-year-old made his debut for Chelsea three years ago and he has grown to become one of the best right-backs in the world.
Todd Boehly, who recently acquired the North London-based football club described James as a brilliant player.
"We are thrilled to give Reece a new long-term contract at Chelsea. He is an outstanding player and a true Chelsea man, and we are all looking forward to watching him continue to flourish at Stamford Bridge," stated Boehly.
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