Captain of the Blues Reece James has reportedly turned down offers from Real Madrid and Manchester City to stay with the Blues. James has been linked with a blockbuster mega-money move but will purportedly commit his future to the Stamford Bridge outfit.
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According to reports, both Real Madrid and Manchester City are interested in a lucrative trade. Each club has sufficient resources to facilitate a trade.
But 90min says James is “fully committed” to Chelsea and won’t be leaving anytime soon. The 23-year-old is reportedly committed to helping his childhood team win championships.
In the coming year or two, the Premier League champions City will need to find a replacement for Kyle Walker, who is 33 years old. James is widely considered to be the best option to replace Walker in England’s starting lineup, and he has received praise from above at City.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid, the Spanish powerhouse, is looking to replace Dani Carvajal, 31. According to the article, James has no interest in leaving the country at this time in his career.
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James has been lauded as one of the best fullbacks in the world by Pochettino, who recently said, “It’s absolutely crucial [for James to return]. It’s crucial that the captain of your squad is in good shape and able to contribute. He’s regarded as “one of the world’s best full backs.”
James, who renewed his contract with Chelsea for another six years last year, is certain to continue playing for the Blues indefinitely.