Football Mar 16, 2026

Lauren James: Chelsea forward signs new deal with WSL team until 2030

👤
By Admin
Sports Journalist
Lauren James: Chelsea forward signs new deal with WSL team until 2030

Chelsea forward Lauren James has signed a new contract at the club until 2030.

Her previous deal was set to expire in 2027 but the 24-year-old now commits her long-term future to Chelsea, - the Blues' men's captain - also signed a new deal.

The England international first joined Chelsea to train at the academy from U10 to U14 level, before switching to the Arsenal Women's youth team where she would go on to make her professional debut in 2017.

She then joined Manchester United before returning to Chelsea in 2021.

Since rejoining the Blues, Lauren James has made 105 appearances and scored 31 goals, helping the club secure four Women's Super League titles, three FA Cups and one League Cup.

Speaking in a statement confirming her new deal, Lauren James said: "I'm really happy and over the moon to have signed a new contract with Chelsea.

"It's been my club since I was young, so I'm really pleased to have extended my stay here. I can't wait to make more memories, hopefully have more success and win more trophies with this amazing club."

The news of Lauren James signing a new deal at Chelsea arrives on the same day her brother, Reece James, also penned a new deal at the club.

He revealed he wants to dedicate his "peak years" to Chelsea after signing a new six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

His previous deal was set to expire in 2028 but the Blues have headed off any risk of his contract entering its final stages with an extension that will keep him at the club until he is 32.

An academy graduate who first trained with Chelsea at the age of six, Reece James has made 225 appearances in all competitions since making his debut in 2019 and was appointed skipper in 2023.

The England international has lifted five major trophies with the Londoners, including the 2021 Champions League, but feels his best is still to come.

"I am over the moon to have extended my contract - Chelsea means so much to me," he told the club's official website.

"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."

Tags:

football news

Share this article

Related Posts

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Newcastle's Nick Pope suffering poor form but James Garner stars for Everton

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Newcastle's Nick Pope suffering poor form but James Garner stars for Everton

Welcome to , a Your Site column in which uses a blend of data and opinion to reflect on some of the key stories from the latest Premier League matche...

Tottenham new sporting director search: Paul Winstanley and Dougie Freedman targets - Paper Talk and transfer gossip

Tottenham new sporting director search: Paul Winstanley and Dougie Freedman targets - Paper Talk and transfer gossip

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...PREMIER LEAGUETottenham Hotspur have stepped up their hunt for a new sporting directo...

Birmingham City 1-3 Middlesbrough: Matt Targett double steers Boro to victory

Birmingham City 1-3 Middlesbrough: Matt Targett double steers Boro to victory

Matt Targett scored twice in the first half as Middlesbrough returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory at Birmingham.After three winless games, Boro...

Ukraine Women 1-6 England Women: Georgia Stanway, Alessia Russo and Jess Park all score twice as Lionesses win opening World Cup qualifier

Ukraine Women 1-6 England Women: Georgia Stanway, Alessia Russo and Jess Park all score twice as Lionesses win opening World Cup qualifier

England kick-started their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign in perfect style with an emphatic 6-1 win against Ukraine in Turkey. The Lionesses had b...

KSI buys Dagenham and Redbridge stake: Influencer vows to take Daggers to the Premier League after investment

KSI buys Dagenham and Redbridge stake: Influencer vows to take Daggers to the Premier League after investment

Influencer KSI has vowed to take Dagenham and Redbridge to the Premier League after buying a stake and becoming a partner of the sixth-tier club.The Y...

Important goals and big saves: Jordan Pickford, Hugo Ekitike and Bruno Fernandes among those to deliver key Premier League moments

Important goals and big saves: Jordan Pickford, Hugo Ekitike and Bruno Fernandes among those to deliver key Premier League moments

This weekend the Premier League gave us heroics by the bucketload. Your Site picks out the peak performers who produced the standout moments.Jordan Pi...