Reece James has signed a new contract at ChelseaReece James has committed to a new six-year contract at Chelsea, Express Sport understands. James continues to be monitored cautiously but the Blues are a considerably stronger outfit with him in the starting XI, whether deployed in midfield or at right-back. Before then, James will be striving to help Chelsea secure Champions League qualification once more, though their current European campaign looks over. The west London outfit were emphatically defeated 5-2 by holders Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday night. But in the top level, in the Champions League level, it is fine margins.

Source: Express March 13, 2026 12:00 UTC