'The best RB in England' - Chelsea's Nigerian fans react to new deal signed by talented defender
Published: September 05, 2022Through their official website, Chelsea announced today that talented England international Reece James has extended his contract with the club.
The new deal sees James stay at Stamford Bridge up until 2028.
James has gone on to become one of the best fullbacks in the round leather game, and that has prompted top European clubs to show interest in him.
In Nigeria Chelsea are a household name with large number of followers and supporters.
Nigerians like John Mikel Obi, Victor Moses and Celestine Babayaro who have previously played for the Blues, are one of the reasons why Chelsea have a large fan base in the West African nation.
Reacting to James' new contract, Nigerians expressed their delight and showered praises on the London-born defender.
Here's how they reacted on Twitter :
Love it @ReeceJames �'��'��'��'��'� https://t.co/nRRQTUjqmN
— Mamma Evelyn Oboeba BSc, MSc,ACIPM, HRPL (@oboeba) September 5, 2022
Future captain @ReeceJames �'��'��'� https://t.co/WAwfnkGgk1
— Mustapha Balogun (@BalogunBalog10) September 5, 2022
Omo e loud ..this is what is called hard work pays �'� �'�..Reece James is blue forever �'��'��'��'� pic.twitter.com/GuUXTmtTQg
— Terhemen (@theTrenchkid_) September 5, 2022
Reece RB/Wesley RCB �'� pic.twitter.com/aeh5pbPFOt
— Rola (@kofoworola__a) September 5, 2022
James and Fofana! Just the partnership we need 😩�'�
— 𝕐𝕆ℝ𝕄𝕀𝔻𝔼 �'� (@Tropical_papi) September 5, 2022
The best RB in England and it’s not even close. �'�❤️🔥
— LERRY �'' (@_AsiwajuLerry) September 5, 2022
Always a blue �'��'� https://t.co/V93GUqauc1
— Cletus Ajayi (@CletusAjayi1) September 5, 2022
Nice one Reece, you are truly an asset to Chelsea.
— Judith Ray (@slimfit_judith) September 5, 2022
We love you😘
I love you Reecey. �'��'�
— Temmytope �'� (@AkinyaTemmytope) September 5, 2022
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