Chelsea: Reece James sends trophy promise to Blues faithful in heartfelt open letter | OneFootball

Defender-come-midfielder captained side to Conference League and Club World Cup glory last season

Reece James has penned a heartfelt open letter to Chelsea supporters, promising to bring more trophies to the club after signing a new long-term contract.

James has worn Chelsea blue since he was six years old, making his first-team debut in 2019. He has since gone on to lift the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, the Conference League and Club World Cup, the latter two while wearing the captain’s armband.

“Didier Drogba, my childhood idol, helping us become European champions. Then, nine years later, I got to live that experience in Porto. Another dream fulfilled.

“I felt the same pride last summer. Winning the Conference League, my first trophy as captain…what a feeling.

“But we weren’t done; it’s that Chelsea mentality I was talking about. We go again. We push for more. And we became world champions.”

Reece James captained Chelsea to Club World Cup victory in summer 2025

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He continued: “Lifting that trophy in New York is something I’ll never forget. It showed the world the best of Chelsea. It demonstrated what’s in our DNA.

“Personally, I will be forever grateful for the support you’ve shown me, from that debut against Grimsby Town to the present day.

Chelsea are still in the running for two titles this season. They will host Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter-finals in April, and will look to overturn a three-goal deficit to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16 second-leg next week.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, James said he had ensured his vision for Chelsea’s future was aligned with the club’s sporting directors before agreeing to extend his deal.

He reiterated that point in writing, adding: “My journey with Chelsea has lasted almost twenty years, but there is still so much more to come.

“I’m convinced of what we’re building here under this ownership, the Sporting Directors, Coach, squad, and all the staff.

“We all want more success. We all want to lift more trophies. We all want to create more lasting memories.”