Reece James is retained at Chelsea until June 2028. The 26-year-old defender earns £250,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Reece James
Current Club: Chelsea
🌍 British
💰 Weekly Wage: £250,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 10, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Reece James earns 387.6% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Reece James’s agility and outstanding crossing skills have assisted him in doing well at full-back and wing-back all the way through the Chelsea Academy team and now with the first team.
Also able to play in a back three or in the middle of the park, James is a graduate of the club’s growth centre programme and has been training with Chelsea since the age of six.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Reece James's contract expire?
Reece James's current contract expires on June 10, 2028.
How much does Reece James earn per week?
Reece James earns approximately £250,000 per week.
Who does Reece James play for?
Reece James currently plays for Chelsea.
What position does Reece James play?
Reece James plays as a defender.
How old is Reece James?
Reece James is 26 years old.
What is Reece James's annual salary?
Annualised, Reece James's basic salary is approximately £13,000,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £250,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Reece James sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Reece James can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 10, 2027, six months before the current deal expires on June 10, 2028.
How many months are left on Reece James's contract?
Reece James has approximately 22 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 10, 2028. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Reece James's wage compare to other defenders?
Reece James earns roughly 4.88x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Reece James is paid 4.88x the position average.
When was Reece James born?
Reece James was born on December 8, 1999, making the player 26 years old as of today.