Chelsea fans have reacted with delight to the news that full-back Reece James has signed a new six-year contract at the club.The Blues youth academy graduate has been one of the club's most important players in recent seasons. He is considered one of the best right-backs in the Premier League. The 22-year-old pacy Englishman is capable of playing as a wing-back, a right-back, and on the right side of a back three.With the new contract, James became the club's highest-paid defender in history, earning £250,000 per week (via The Sun).Chelsea FC@ChelseaFCReece James: here to stay! ✍️463627770Reece James: here to stay! ✍️🔵Since his incredibly successful loan spell at Wigan in the 2018-19 season, James has thrived in the Chelsea first-team, having played 128 times for the club. The England international was also an integral part of the side that won the 2021 Champions League.Thomas Tuchel's side have endured a difficult start to the campaign, having failed to win half of their six games so far. However, James has been a consistent highlight, having already scored and created an assist in his five appearances so far.Naturally, fans of the two-time European champions were delighted at the news that one of their own has decided to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge. Following the club's announcement, many supporters took to Twitter to express their delight:Olivia Buzaglo@OliviaBuzagloReece James signing a new long-term contract at Chelsea is the best news.Already one of the best in the world in his position & only getting better - at Chelsea is where he belongs. #CFC41623Reece James signing a new long-term contract at Chelsea is the best news.Already one of the best in the world in his position & only getting better - at Chelsea is where he belongs. #CFCMatt Law@Matt_Law_DTIt was initially expected to be a 6+1 deal for James but following final negs it will be a 5+1 deal. Great news for Chelsea and Reece James #cfc twitter.com/mcgrathmike/st…Mike McGrath@mcgrathmikeReece James new 5-year deal at #Chelsea getting finalised today. Plus option. Deal reported Fri @TomRoddy_1941187Reece James new 5-year deal at #Chelsea getting finalised today. Plus option. Deal reported Fri @TomRoddy_It was initially expected to be a 6+1 deal for James but following final negs it will be a 5+1 deal. Great news for Chelsea and Reece James #cfc twitter.com/mcgrathmike/st…Raf@CFCRaf2Reece James is easily our best academy product since John Terry and it's not close. Superstar Status90963Reece James is easily our best academy product since John Terry and it's not close. Superstar StatusAdam Newson@AdamNewsonReece James on his new five-year deal: “I am over the moon with mynew contract and I'm thankful for the fans, the new ownership and everyone involved in the club. “I cannot wait to see what the future holds, and I am sure we will have the chance of winning many trophies.79765Reece James on his new five-year deal: “I am over the moon with mynew contract and I'm thankful for the fans, the new ownership and everyone involved in the club. “I cannot wait to see what the future holds, and I am sure we will have the chance of winning many trophies.John Terry@JohnTerry26I love this @ChelseaFC Congratulations @ReeceJames Invest and build the squad, but also secure the futures of our homegrown players 🏻@masonmount_10 next twitter.com/chelseafc/stat…Chelsea FC@ChelseaFCReece James: here to stay! ✍️103591117Reece James: here to stay! ✍️🔵I love this @ChelseaFC Congratulations @ReeceJames 💙Invest and build the squad, but also secure the futures of our homegrown players 👏🏻@masonmount_10 next 💙 twitter.com/chelseafc/stat…Ben Jacobs@JacobsBenChelsea confirm Reece James has signed a new five-year deal. There is an option to extend by a year on top.James becomes the highest-paid defender at the club.🤝2993315Chelsea confirm Reece James has signed a new five-year deal. There is an option to extend by a year on top.James becomes the highest-paid defender at the club.🤝 https://t.co/C1VRHf3PdaKALYJAY@gyaigyimiiMadrid fans after the Reece James contract extension1874209😂Madrid fans after the Reece James contract extension https://t.co/jA9x2nHM4KSi & Dan Talk Chelsea@SiandDanTalkCFCReece James has signed a new six year deal with Chelsea. World class, one of us, here to stay. Future captain…? 22916Reece James has signed a new six year deal with Chelsea. World class, one of us, here to stay. Future captain…? https://t.co/1W91mfTtl7Reece James "over the moon" to sign new six-year Chelsea contractJame's previous deal was set to expire in 2025, which prompted concerns amont the Chelsea fanbase that their star academy graduate may soon be leaving.However, his bumper new deal has quashed those worries and James expressed his delight at signing a contract extension. The defender told the club's official website:"I am over the moon with my new contract and I’m thankful for the fans, the new ownership and everyone involved in the club. I cannot wait to see what the future holds, and I am sure we will have the chance of winning many trophies."He added:"I grew up supporting this club and I’ve been here since I was a six-year-old. I put pen to paper on a new deal because this is the club I want to be at. I’d like to say a special thanks to the fans, I am here to stay and we have a bright future ahead of us."Club chairman Todd Boehly also spoke about James' contract extension, saying:"We are thrilled to give Reece a new long-term contract at Chelsea. He is an outstanding player and a true Chelsea man, and we are all looking forward to watching him continue to flourish at Stamford Bridge."The Athletic UK@TheAthleticUK🗣️ "I am here to stay, we have a bright future ahead of us."Reece James has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea.#CFC29825🗣️ "I am here to stay, we have a bright future ahead of us."Reece James has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea.#CFC https://t.co/R2n3uG9b8G