Kendry Páez excluded from Chelsea first team

Chelsea FC manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Ecuadorian midfielder Kendry Páez is not part of the first-team plans for the current season. Following a loan period at River Plate that was cut short, Páez has returned to the London club but will not receive playing time with the senior squad.

Páez is expected to train with the Chelsea under-21 side while seeking a new club. His previous loan at River Plate ended after he failed to meet specific appearance requirements, triggering a clause that allowed Chelsea to recall him. Potential destinations for the player include clubs in Scotland, Turkey, or the English second division, though no concrete moves have been finalized.

The situation follows a period of transition for both the player and the clubs involved, including the conclusion of his time in Argentina and a brief, limited stint at Racing de Strasbourg.