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By Emmanuel Adeleke
England right-back, Reece James, has extended his contract with Chelsea till 2028.
According to reports, the terms of the contract will see the defender earn at least £250,000 a week, which makes him the highest paid defender in the club’s history.
The Chelsea youth product was already under contract till 2025, after signing a deal in January 2020.
James made his first-team debut for the Blues in September 2019 and has made 128 appearances, helping them win the Champions League in 2021.
Reacting to his new contract, the 21-year-old player said he is happy to have extended his stay, adding that he looks forward to what the future holds for the club.
“I am over the moon with my new contract, I cannot wait to see what the future holds.
“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. This is the club I want to be at,” James said
