According to reports, Chelsea is interested in bringing Kendry Paez to Stamford Bridge the following week in an effort to assist the Ecuadorian sensation in adjusting to life in the club and Europe. After turning eighteen in May, it was once thought that Paez would sign a £17.2 million contract with the Premier League team in the summer of 2025. FutbolEcuador says, however, that Chelsea recently expressed their intention to relocate the 17-year-old prospect from his present squad, Independente del Valle, in the coming weeks.
The upcoming Ecuadorian Serie A season, which begins in March 2025, is when Paez was supposed to play for his childhood club. There are two options, according to Luis Fernando Saritama, the sporting manager for Independente del Valle, who spoke with Kendry Paez last week. The player has been asked by Chelsea to spend some time adjusting to life in Europe.Together with his legal team and the club that holds his rights, we are analyzing it.
Chelsea want to bring their new star to Europe earlier than planned
Futbolecuador reports that the Blues are eager to give Paez time in Europe to adjust. This matter is being discussed between the player’s representatives and the club’s agency. According to the sources, Paez is scheduled to travel to Europe for the first time shortly. Paez will make his Chelsea debut in the summer, even if he is not permitted to travel to Europe beforehand. Estevao, who will also turn 18 very soon, will join him. Whether Chelsea intends to use Paez in the first team squad, play him at the youth level, or send him on loan, it will be interesting to watch.
Despite his youth, Paez has already made 70 appearances for his hometown team, contributing six assists and 16 goals. He has participated in 17 games since making his senior squad debut in September 2023. Being the youngest South American to score in the World Cup qualifying round, he scored the first of his two goals for the national squad ever.
“Chelsea has asked that the player spend some time adjusting to life in Europe going forward.”Together with the club that owns his rights and his representation agency, we are evaluating it.
