Reece James: Chelsea Star Emerges on Real Madrid’s Radar
Real Madrid have reportedly set their sights on Chelsea star Reece James, and his father Nigel has admitted he was gobsmacked by the news. The 23-year-old has been a key part of the Blues squad since 2019, and his father says he has no plans to leave Stamford Bridge.
Reece James has been an integral part of the Chelsea squad since he broke into the first team in 2019. In the four seasons since, he has made 147 appearances in all competitions, scoring 11 goals. His father, Nigel James, has said that he was surprised by the interest from Real Madrid, but that Reece is determined to stay at Chelsea and one day captain the side.
Nigel James told The Beautiful Game podcast: “I was just gobsmacked. I don’t read things anymore, because yeah, until someone rings my phone, or tells the people I work with what the deal is then you take something seriously but Reece is a top player, so I’m sure most clubs would want to sign him but right now I don’t see anything changing. He is a Chelsea player and until, if Chelsea wants to sell him, it’s like anything. If a club do not want to work with you anymore and for some reason they want to get rid of you then you go. If they want you … he’s been there since six years of age, his ambition is to wear the armband and captain the side and it broke his heart the season we have had just gone.”
Unfortunately, Reece James had an injury-plagued season last year, limiting him to just 14 Premier League starts. He will be hoping to put these injury issues behind him and become a key part of Mauricio Pochettino’s squad in the coming season. He will face competition from Malo Gusto who has been brought in from Lyon to offer competition at right-back following the departure of Cesar Azpilicueta.
Reece James has been a key part of the Chelsea squad since 2019 and his father says he has no plans to leave Stamford Bridge despite the interest from Real Madrid. He will be hoping to put his injury problems behind him and become a key part of Mauricio Pochettino’s squad in the coming season. With competition from Malo Gusto, it will be interesting to see how Reece James fares in the upcoming season.