Paez’s Chelsea Future on Hold | Chelsea F.C. News

Kendry Paez, Chelsea’s 19-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder, is back in London after his River Plate loan was cut short — and the Blues aren’t rushing him into their first-team plans. Signed for £17m in July 2025, he’s yet to play a single game for Chelsea, having spent time on loans in France and Argentina with limited action. With the summer window closed, Chelsea are eyeing another January loan — ideally within England — as manager Xabi Alonso takes a patient approach amid midfield injuries. Paez’s recent World Cup minutes haven’t changed his uncertain club future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/abddb3044195b7dc