https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2018/6/27/
new-contract-for-young-defender-heading-north
New contract for young defender heading north
27 Jun 2018
Reece James has today moved to Championship side Wigan Athletic on a
season-long loan. James also this week signed a new four-year contract
with Chelsea.
The versatile defender, 18, was a key figure as we won consecutive FA
Youth Cups in 2017 and 2018, and has also won the National Under-18s
Premier League during his time in our Academy. He was named our Academy
Player of the Year for last season.
On the international stage James helped England win the Toulon Tournament
in 2017, impressing to such an extent he was named in the team of the
competition.
James will now continue his development with Wigan, who won promotion last
season as League One champions.