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Kendry Páez excluded from Chelsea first team

Overview

In late August 2026, Kendry Páez terminated his contract with River Plate and returned to Chelsea following a period of uncertainty and social media controversy. While Chelsea initially intended for the 19-year-old to join their development squad to compete in Premier League 2, recent developments have clarified his standing within the club.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Páez is not part of the first-team plans for the current season and will not receive playing time with the senior squad. His return to London followed a loan period at River Plate that was cut short after he failed to meet specific appearance requirements, triggering a clause that allowed Chelsea to recall him. His tenure in Argentina also included a brief, limited stint at Racing de Strasbourg.

Although Páez is expected to train with the Chelsea under-21 side, the club is reportedly looking to facilitate a move elsewhere. Potential destinations for the Ecuadorian midfielder include clubs in Scotland, Turkey, or the English second division, though no concrete transfers have been finalized.

Entities

Chelsea FC · Kendry Páez · River Plate · Chelsea · Xabi Alonso

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] River Plate terminated Kendry Páez's loan early.
[● 3 SOURCES] Páez scored one goal in ten official matches for River Plate.
[● 3 SOURCES] Chelsea is exploring loan options for Páez in Belgium and Turkey.
[● 3 SOURCES] Páez is expected to return to Chelsea training in London around 9 August.
[● 3 SOURCES] The loan contract with River Plate originally ran until mid‑2027.
[● 3 SOURCES] River Plate placed Páez among a group of 14 players training separately at Cantilo.
[● 3 SOURCES] Chelsea does not plan to include Páez in its 2026‑2027 first‑team squad.
[● 3 SOURCES] The termination frees a foreign‑player slot for River Plate's squad.
[● 3 SOURCES] Kendry Paez is expected to play in the Premier League 2 for Chelsea’s Under-21 side. futbolizados.com · insidefutbol.com · www.expreso.ec
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chelsea attempted to secure a loan move for Kendry Paez in the Premier League or Championship but failed to find a suitable option. insidefutbol.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chelsea ended Paez’s loan spell at River Plate due to dissatisfaction with his lack of regular playing time. insidefutbol.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Celtic expressed interest in signing Paez to bolster their wing options. insidefutbol.com

Timeline

3 days ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
Kendry Páez excluded from Chelsea first team
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Kendry Páez is not in the first-team plans. The Ecuadorian midfielder will train with the U-21s while seeking a new club following a terminated loan at River Plate.
8 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Chelsea FC focuses on Kendry Páez development and Pablo Barrios transfer bid
Chelsea FC is integrating Kendry Páez into its development squad following his departure from River Plate and is preparing bids between €100M-€150M for Atlético Madrid's Pablo Barrios.
16 days ago

[SPORTS] 13 sources
Kendry Páez leaves River Plate to return to Chelsea
Kendry Páez has rescinded his contract with River Plate to return to Chelsea following a period of isolation and a social media controversy regarding River's Copa Sudamericana elimination.
28 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Kendry Páez transfer status uncertain amid conflicting reports
Reports on Kendry Páez's future are conflicting, with some sources suggesting a loan to Trabzonspor while others claim the Turkish club has withdrawn interest in the Chelsea-owned Ecuadorian player.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Chelsea eyes loan for midfielder Kendry Páez after River exit
Chelsea seeks a new loan for 19‑year‑old Ecuadorian midfielder Kendry Páez after River Plate ended his loan, with interest from Belgian and Turkish clubs.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Ecuadorian midfielder Kendry Páez joins River Plate pre‑season as Chelsea weigh loan options
Kendry Páez joins River Plate’s pre‑season after medicals while Chelsea assess his loan future; Wonderkids ranks him among the world’s top‑20 U‑19 players despite a shaky season.

Sources

benditofutbol.com · bola.liputan6.com · bolavip.com · caughtoffside.com · cryptobriefing.com · DNA.fr · ecuagol.com · elcomercio.com · elcomercio.com.ec · elgoldigital.com · elintransigente.com · eluniverso.com · expreso.ec · extra.ec · futbolizados.com · lacritica.com.ar · laoraldeportiva.com.uy · lapaginamillonaria.com · metroecuador.com.ec · nnn.ng · notimercio.ec · planetabj.com · radiogol.com.ar · sisepuedeecuador.com · skrotymeczow.pl · studiofutbol.com.ec · theghanareport.com · todomercadoweb.es

This summary has been updated 7 times: see revision history