𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Reece James has extended his Chelsea contract until June 2032. ✍️

First training with the Blues as a six-year-old, James progressed through the Academy and has become a figurehead in the first-team squad.

He has made more than 200 Chelsea appearances, lifted five major trophies, including the UEFA Champions League in 2021 and the FIFA Club World Cup twice, and has captained the Blues on more than 50 occasions.

🗣️ 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥:

“I am over the moon to have extended my contract - Chelsea means so much to me.

“I have always said I want my peak years to be here, and I truly believe we have everything it takes to build on our previous successes.

“I’m excited for the future under this ownership, Sporting Directors, Coach and all the staff, and hopefully we will lift many more trophies together over the coming years.”

🗣️ 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝:

“On behalf of ownership and everyone connected to Chelsea, it is a proud moment for all of us to have Reece extend his contract.

“He is the leader of this team, both on and off the pitch. Reece knows what it means to wear this badge and, having committed his long-term future to Chelsea, we’re looking forward to continuing the journey and working towards further success together.”

Congratulations, reece! 👏

[Chelsea FC]

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🚨📲 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Reece James with a beautiful message on Instagram, after extending his contract with Chelsea.

 🗣️ Liam Rosenior ahead of @Newcastle_United [H] in the Premier League:

😊 On Reece James signing a new contract:

“I can’t stop smiling because we secured the best player in world football in his position.

“He had many, many opportunities to leave this magnificent club. The good thing is not just the size and the stature of the club. He’s come through from a very, very young age, with belief and confidence in what we’re doing here, where we want to go. We’ve had many conversations about it. For him to sign a deal and put his faith in us is a massive step.”

🏥 On team news:

“Jamie [Gittens] is back involved, which is great news.

“Estevao is still a little bit further away. We want to be careful with Estevao because of the nature of his hamstring injury.

“The last thing we want to do is rush him back and see the injury recurring. So, we will see what he’s like for Tuesday’s game against PSG.”

🧗‍♂️ On the focus always being on the next match:

“I don’t think too far ahead about the next game.

“At this stage of the season, it’s about the importance of each game, starting with the game tomorrow. My thoughts on PSG, and what that looks like on Tuesday, hasn’t even entered my head.”

🤔 On whether Filip Jorgensen is in a position mentally to start the game tomorrow, following his mistake against PSG:

“For sure. Everybody makes mistakes in life, in football. It’s how you recover, it’s how you respond to a setback. I’ve got no issues, no lack of trust with the two goalkeepers I have. I’m really, really looking forward to getting back on the pitch with what happened in the last 15 minutes on Wednesday.

“I think his [Jorgensen] performance for 75 minutes [against PSG] was magnificent. He makes a mistake and we get punished and we go on to lose a game in a manner that we definitely shouldn’t have lost.

“Rob Sanchez is one of the best goalkeepers in the league. There’s no question about those two players’ quality at this level. It’s more about my decision for each game and in which way I go in that position.”

(Via Chelsea FC & bobbyvincent - Football London)

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🗣️ Official statement from the FA Spokesperson:

“Pedro Neto has been given a one-match suspension and a £70,000 fine for misconduct that occurred after he was sent off in Chelsea’s Premier League match against @Arsenal_london on Sunday 1 March.

“It was alleged that the player acted in an improper manner by failing to leave the pitch promptly and/or using abusive words towards the match official/s following his dismissal in the 70th minute. Pedro Neto subsequently admitted the charge against him.

“An independent Regulatory Commission imposed these sanctions following a hearing, and the written reasons for its decisions will be published in due course.”

Neto will be suspended for Chelsea’s match against @Newcastle_United on Saturday.

#CFC #Chelsea

Happy birthday, Dario! 💙

MD30 at the Bridge! 👊

Happy birthday, Nicolas Anelka! 🔵

Our 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 lineup for today’s match against @Newcastle_United [H] in the Premier League.

✍️ by vigannpireva

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬:

— Pedro Neto serves another one-match suspension following his red card against Arsenal.

— Estêvão is unavailable due to a hamstring injury.

— Levi Colwill is understood to be making good progress as he recovers from a long-term injury.

Feel free to leave your thoughts. 🔵⬇️

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Of all midfielders to have attempted 500+ passes while under pressure in the Premier League this season, #Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo has the highest completion rate [90.6% - 910/1005].

[via BBCSport]

Cole Palmer:

"It's good [that we've shown we can turn games around]. It's just probably better if we don't keep going behind in the first place! But to know that we can do it is good. Obviously the table is tight, so we need as many points as we can get."

Cole Palmer on Liam Rosenior:

"I feel like he's got really good man-to-man management. He makes time for everyone and it's a genuine connection. He wants to see how you are, he cares for you and wants you to do well. So he's a really good coach and manager..."

Cole Palmer on Joao Pedro:

"Me and him link up well, and he's been scoring a lot of goals lately, so long may it continue..."

[via ChelseaFC]

Today's Chelsea. 🔵

#CFC | #CHENEW

Since Liam Rosenior took charge, #Chelsea have had more sequences of 10+ open play passes than any other side in the Premier League [173]. They’re averaging 21.6 per game under Rosenior, compared to 14 before his arrival this term.

[via BBCSport]

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: One of the players with the HIGHEST aura has arrived at Stamford Bridge.

Alejandro Lightning McQueen Garnacho.