Official: Reece James signs new six-year Chelsea contract

Cameron Smith

• 13 Mar 2026 07:55 CDT
• 3 min read

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Reece James has officially signed a new six-year contract at Chelsea to commit his long-term future to the club.

The England international’s existing deal at Stamford Bridge was due to expire in 2028, but a full agreement has been reached on new terms after ongoing talks over in recent weeks, as confirmed by the club.

James' new deal now runs until 2032 and he has been brought in line with the rest of the Chelsea squad in regards to the incentivised wage structure that has been implemented by new owners BlueCo. The 26-year-old was previously the only player still on terms from the Roman Abramovich era, but this is no longer the case.

Upon confirmation of his new deal, James told the official Chelsea website: "I am over the moon to have extended my contract - Chelsea means so much to me.

"I have always said I want my peak years to be here, and I truly believe we have everything it takes to build on our previous successes.

"I’m excited for the future under this ownership, Sporting Directors, Coach and all the staff, and hopefully we will lift many more trophies together over the coming years."

Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, Chelsea's joint-sporting directors added: "On behalf of ownership and everyone connected to Chelsea, it is a proud moment for all of us to have Reece extend his contract.

"He is the leader of this team, both on and off the pitch. Reece knows what it means to wear this badge and, having committed his long-term future to Chelsea, we’re looking forward to continuing the journey and working towards further success together."

Reece James signs new Chelsea contract

With his new deal at Chelsea now running until 2032, James is set to spend his peak years at his boyhood club.

The England star, who is expected to start at right-back for Thomas Tuchel’s side at this summer’s World Cup, has made a total of 225 first-team appearances for the Blues, scoring 16 goals and providing 31 assists.

He has also won five major trophies during his time in the senior set-up at Stamford Bridge, including the 2021 Champions League and last summer’s Club World Cup.

James, who has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €48.8 million, has gone over 12 months without picking up an injury and he has played 35 times across all competitions so far this season. He has scored two goals and provided seven assists in 2025-26 and he has established himself as a key player under new boss Liam Rosenior in recent weeks.

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