Reece James names Chelsea GOAT after Young Player of the Year confirmed
After receiving the Young Player of the Year award at the London Football Awards on Monday evening, Lauren, the sister of Reece James, was dubbed the GOAT by her brother.
Lauren, who is 21 years old, has made an impressive impact with six goals in 15 matches across all competitions since joining Chelsea from Manchester United on a four-year contract in 2021.
Chelsea reportedly intends to begin discussions regarding a new long-term contract for her next month, according to AtaFootball. Lauren’s reputation received another boost on Monday evening when she was named Women’s Young Player of the Year.
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Reece expressed his admiration for Lauren at the end of 2022, declaring her as the greatest women’s footballer currently and for the foreseeable future.
His words were full of praise and demonstrated his confidence in his sister’s talent and potential.
“She inspires me every day and will continue to,” he wrote.
“I believe she is the best women’s footballer in the world, and will be for the next 10-15 years, without doubt. She’s technically better than some Prem players.”
After Lauren’s successful night at the London Football Awards, Reece shared his excitement on Instagram and referred to his sister as the GOAT, highlighting her impressive achievements and recognition.
Lauren’s arrival at Chelsea from Manchester United in 2021 was impacted by injuries, resulting in her being gradually integrated into the team. However, her perseverance and hard work have paid off, and her manager, Emma Hayes, is now seeing the rewards of her efforts. Hayes has high expectations for Lauren and believes that the best is yet to come from the talented England international.
Reece James has called his sister, Lauren, the GOAT after she picked up the Young Player of the Year award at the London Football Awards.
The 21-year-old was the recipient of the award at the 2023 ceremony on Monday evening.
James has six goals in 15 matches in all competitions which has seen Chelsea look set to offer her a new long-term contract after joining from Manchester United back in 2021 on a four-year contract. AtaFootball report Chelsea plan to start talks over a new deal next month.
Her stock continued to rise on Monday night after her performances were recognised. She was named as the Women’s Young Player of the Year.
At the end of 2022, Lauren’s brother, Reece was full of praise and made a huge statement, claiming she is the best women’s footballer and will be for the foreseeable future.
“She inspires me every day and will continue to,” he wrote.
“I believe she is the best women’s footballer in the world, and will be for the next 10-15 years, without doubt. She’s technically better than some Prem players.”
Following Lauren’s award-winning night at the London Football Awards, Reece took to Instagram to express his delight and called his sister the GOAT.
Credit: Instagram / Reece James
Lauren was eased into the Chelsea team when she arrived from Man United in 2021, impacted by injuries, and manager Emma Hayes is now reaping the rewards. She believes the best is yet to come from the England international.
Hayes said last month: “She’s fabulous to work with, she really is.
“It’s growing (her contributions). I think the fact we’re able to keep her on the pitch week in week out is only going to keep adding value.
“I think there is so much more to come from her, but she’s having to work on so many elements of her game that we can’t expect everything at once.”
Reece James names Chelsea GOAT after Young Player of the Year confirmed