Chelsea captain Reece James has signed a new six-year deal with the Stamford Bridge club, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.
The Blues defender had two years remaining on his previous contract but has now committed his future to Chelsea.
James has been with the Blues since he was six and has established himself as a key player in recent seasons after breaking into the first-team.
While injuries have limited his impact at times, the 26-year-old has managed to stay fit this term, making 35 appearances across all competitions so far.
James has weighed in with two goals and seven assists in those games and will hope to help Chelsea secure Champions League football for next season.
The Englishman has played 225 games for his childhood club, scoring 16 goals and assisting 31 others.
James deserves a new and improved deal given his services to Chelsea over the years, and he will be desperate to win the Premier League title with them soon.
The right-back has won the Champions League, Conference League, the UEFA Super Cup and two FIFA Club World Cups with the Blues.
James has watched Chelsea lose three FA Cup finals and one Carabao Cup final and will hope they can win the FA Cup this term.
They play Port Vale in the quarter-final and will fancy their chances of advancing to the semi-finals.
The Blues are back in Premier League action tomorrow when they host Newcastle United and a win will help boost their chances of finishing in the top-four.
Chelsea play Paris Saint-Germain afterwards on Tuesday in the second-leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, and they need to put up an incredible performance to progress following a 5-2 defeat in the first-leg.
James will look to inspire his teammates as they eye a comeback against the French club, and fans are eagerly anticipating the match.
