Chelsea is entering a new era. In total reconstruction, the London club separated from many executives this summer, including N’Golo Kanté, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, or Cesar Azpilicueta. The latter, captain of the Blues for several years, left his armband in England when he left for Atlético Madrid. So Mauricio Pochettino had to name his new boss. The Argentinian has decided, it will be Reece James.
Trained at the club, the 23-year-old right-back is the symbol of Chelsea’s success. After having done all his classes in the youth categories, Reece James went so far as to become one of the very best in his position, in a European champion team in 2021. Since then, Lauren James’ brother has confirmed the hopes placed in him, despite injuries that regularly take him away from the field. “I am so happy to take on this role and its responsibility. I’ve been at Chelsea pretty much my whole life. I started here when I was six and getting out of the Academy is tough. But to continue and become captain, it’s a great feeling for me and my family., says the new right arm of Mauricio Pochettino. A childhood dream come true for Reece James, who had previously expressed his desire to become “Mr Chelsea”…