Chelsea captain Reece James signs new six-year contract with the Blues

Chelsea captain Reece James has signed a new six-year deal with the Stamford Bridge club, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein. The Blues defender had two years remaining on his previous contract but has now committed his future to Chelsea . James has been with the Blues since he was six and has established himself as a key player in recent seasons after breaking into the first-team. While injuries have limited his impact at times, the 26-year-old has managed to stay fit this term, making 35 appearances across all competitions so far.