Reece James makes Chelsea transfer admission as Liam Rosenior puts goalkeeper myth to bed

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Reece James has signed a long-term contract extension at Stamford Bridge with the Chelsea captain committing his future to the club until the summer of 2032

Reece James is adamant Chelsea are on "right path" to winning major trophies and added the financial side in his decision to sign a new contract was not the most important part.

The Blues captain has signed a new six-year deal at Stamford Bridge, committing his future to his boyhood club until 2032. James was close to entering the final two years of his contract, but has now penned an extension that is aligned with the incentivised wage structure in place since the club was bought in 2022.

James insisted there was not too much of a decision to be made when it came to prolonging his time in west London and is confident under the current ownership, Chelsea are on track to be competing for the major trophies once again.

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"I came through at this club," explained the 26-year-old. "This was the one and only club I wanted to play for. I've won major trophies here. Why would I not extend? This is my home, my family are here.

"The club is on the right path to winning trophies consistently again and I believe we will do that. That's why I'm still here and re-signed."

James has turned down offers to move elsewhere in the past, perhaps where he could have earned more money. The Blues captain, though, is not solely driven by the financial side of football and explained a deeper connection at the club.

"I mean, this club is my home, this is the place I love and want to be," added James. "Could I get more money elsewhere? Maybe, but money is not the be-all and end-all. Happiness and where I want to be means more to me. I want to win here, and we will win here."

Chelsea take on Newcastle United this evening and Liam Rosenior has a big decision to make in goal. Filip Jorgensen made a costly mistake in the defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the week after the Danish goalkeeper was recently brought into the side to replace Robert Sanchez, who had been first choice up until then.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel said prior to Chelsea's defeat in Paris that he had spoken to his compatriot Jorgensen about the situation and claimed the 23-year-old was given assurances he was the new No.1 goalkeeper.

Rosenior denied that, though: "No, it [the conversation between him and Jorgensen] hasn't [taken place]. I never said to either goalkeeper behind closed doors who's No.1 or who's not. I have told them what they need to improve on, I have told them that they've done things really, really well. I have never had a conversation with a goalkeeper who and said 'you are my No.1'."