Chelsea confirm new club captain after Cesar Azpilicueta transfer exit as fans say ‘legend… one of our own’

CHELSEA have named Reece James as their new club captain.

It comes after the departure of long-serving club legend Cesar Azpilcueta.

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Reece James has been named as Chelsea’s new captain[/caption]

Azpilicueta penned his exit from the club in an emotional six-minute video in early July.

The Spaniard was seen in a flood of tears as he called time on his 11-year stay at Stamford Bridge, before heading to Atletico Madrid.

But Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has now selected James as the club’s next captain.

The 23-year-old has been one of the Blues best players since breaking into the first-team in 2019, having been in the club’s Academy since the age of six.

On his promotion to captain, James said: “I’m so happy to take on the role and responsibility.

“I know I’ve got big shoes to fill because we have had huge captains here in the past, but I am excited.

“I have been at Chelsea pretty much my whole life. I started here when I was six and to come through the Academy is tough.

“But to go on and become captain, it’s a great feeling for me and my family.”

More to follow.

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