"I can't stop smiling because we've secured the best footballer in the world in his position. He had many opportunities to leave this club. It's not just about the size and the stature of the club that he's come through, it's about his belief and confidence in what we're doing and where we want to go."
"When you see Reece from afar you admire him. He can play many different positions technically, he can score goals, defend, his athleticism. The thing that impresses me most is his humility. You realise why he's having, and will have, the career he's had as captain of Chelsea."
"Chelsea moved to renew it early to avoid the risk of it entering its final year - a vulnerability that previously cost the club when Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen departed on free transfers to Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively."
Reece James has committed to Chelsea by signing a new six-year contract extending through 2032. The 26-year-old defender, who joined Chelsea's academy at age six, is now the longest-serving player in the current squad. Head coach Liam Rosenior expressed delight at securing James, describing him as the best footballer in his position and highlighting his technical abilities, athleticism, goal-scoring capability, and humility. James had received offers to leave the club but chose to stay based on his belief in Chelsea's direction. The club moved to renew his contract early to prevent it from entering its final year, avoiding the situation that previously led to the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen on free transfers.
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