Reece James set to become Chelsea's highest paid defender with his new contract

Chelsea have agreed to extend contract of Reece James on a long term deal.

The Blues are expected to announce the contract extension after talks between the player and the club have progressed well.

Reece James who is 22 years old, is a professional footballer who plays as defender for England national team.

The Chelsea academy graduate seems to be part of the Chelsea's project for the future.

Reportminds Blog understands that James will sign five years contract an he will earn £250,000 weekly wages.

Reece James contract extension is expected to make him the highest paid Chelsea defender.

The English footballer joined Chelsea from the youth ranks but he became a professional back in 2017.

After spending season loan at Wigan Athletic in Championship in 2018, Reece James was promoted into the Chelsea senior team.

Upon signing the new deal, Reece James said: ‘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 grew up supporting this club and I’ve been here since I was a six-year-old. 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.’Reece James said: ‘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 grew up supporting this club and I’ve been here since I was a six-year-old. 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.’

On agreeing the new contract, Todd Boehly, chairman, said: ‘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.’

Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano, co-controlling owners, said: ‘Reece is a very special footballer and one we love having at Chelsea under our ownership. His blend of physical and technical ability is a huge asset to our team now and for many years to come.’