Lauren James Signs New Chelsea Deal As Brother Reece Also Commits Long-Term
Chelsea forward lauren james has signed a new contract that will run until 2030, the club confirmed on the same day her brother, the men’s captain Reece James, agreed a fresh six-year deal.
Lauren James Signs New Deal Until 2030
Lauren James has extended her stay at Chelsea with a new contract that replaces an earlier agreement due to expire in 2027. The 24-year-old forward has made 105 appearances since rejoining the club in 2021 and has scored 31 goals in that time.
Her contribution has coincided with significant success for the women’s side: she has helped Chelsea secure four Women’s Super League titles, three FA Cups and one League Cup. confirming the deal, she said she was “really happy and over the moon” to have signed and expressed a desire to make more memories and win more trophies with the club.
Reece James Agrees Six-Year Extension; Club Figures Celebrated
Reece James also committed his long-term future to Chelsea on the same day, signing a new six-year contract. The England international and club captain has made 225 appearances for the men’s team since his debut and was appointed skipper in 2023.
His new agreement is understood to include an incentive-based structure linked to individual and team performance, and he is the club’s highest-paid player on £250, 000 a week. The defender has already won multiple major trophies with Chelsea and said he wants to dedicate his peak years to the club.
Head coach Liam Rosenior described the signing as securing “the best footballer in the world in his position, ” and praised the player’s humility, versatility and leadership. Reece’s public letter to supporters reflected a deep personal connection to the club formed over nearly twenty years, recalling childhood memories, past European triumphs and recent successes as captain.
The tandem of contracts — lauren james’ extension through 2030 and Reece James’ six-year deal — cements both siblings as long-term fixtures at Chelsea as the club looks to build on recent trophy success across both the women’s and men’s teams.
Looking ahead, both players have signalled their intent to remain at the club and pursue further honours, providing clarity on two key squad members’ futures as Chelsea prepares for upcoming seasons.
