Overview
- James said he wants his peak years at Stamford Bridge and is “over the moon” to sign.
- An academy graduate, he has made 225 appearances since 2019 and has captained the side since 2023.
- Head coach Liam Rosenior called him the best right-back in world football and said he will remain the team’s leader.
- After December 2023 hamstring surgery, he has featured 35 times this season under a carefully managed workload.
- Some reports suggest the agreement could trigger fresh contract discussions with other key players.