Chelsea is poised to replicate Andrey Santos’s transfer strategy, as Enzo Maresca has granted approval for a substantial £17m transaction. When Chelsea’s squad for the FIFA Club World Cup was announced earlier in the week,
there were a few surprised expressions, as Kendry Paez was absent. Over two years ago, the Blues reached an agreement with Independiente del Valle to transfer the 18-year-old to Stamford Bridge this summer. The fee for the transfer was £17 million. There has been a significant amount of excitement among Chelsea supporters,
who have been tuning in to witness Paez play for Ecuador’s senior team, typically alongside Moises Caicedo. Nevertheless, they will have to wait a little longer to witness Paez don the Chelsea jersey on the field. According to football.london, the Blues intend to provide the Ecuadorian adolescent with valuable first-team experience by transferring him to Strasbourg on a season-long loan.
In April, Paez trained with the Strasbourg squad and Liam Rosenior during his tenure in eastern France. Paez’s initial objective was to assimilate into European culture and acquire an understanding of Rosenior’s training methods and expectations, as previously reported. Two months later, it appears that Paez will be dedicating an additional amount of time to the French club, which is owned by BlueCo.
The South American is expected to continue on the same trajectory as Andrey Santos. The 21-year-old midfielder thrived during the 2024/25 campaign while on loan at Strasbourg. Ligue 1 named Santos to its Team of the Season, and he finished the season with 11 goals and five assists in all competitions.
However, the midfielder is determined to continue playing at Stamford Bridge in the upcoming season. The Chelsea prodigy stated in an interview with Diario AS last week that, “In theory, I intend to remain at Chelsea.” I am eager to participate and accumulate minutes in order to secure my spot in the World Cup with Brazil. In
April, Paez trained with the Strasbourg squad and Liam Rosenior during his tenure in eastern France. Paez’s initial objective was to assimilate into European culture and acquire an understanding of Rosenior’s training methods and expectations, as previously reported. Two months later, it appears that Paez will be dedicating an additional amount of time to the French club, which is owned by BlueCo.
The South American is expected to continue on the same trajectory as Andrey Santos. The 21-year-old midfielder thrived during the 2024/25 campaign while on loan at Strasbourg. Ligue 1 named Santos to its Team of the Season, and he finished the season with 11 goals and five assists in all competitions.
It is uncertain where Santos will be playing football next season; however, the Brazil international will have the chance to impress Enzo Maresca at the Club World Cup. The Blues head coach has selected a 28-man squad, which includes Santos. His team will play their inaugural match against Los Angeles FC in Atlanta on Monday.
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