# Kendry Páez excluded from Chelsea first team > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chelsea-loan-of-kendry-pez > Updated: 2026-09-09T01:50:18.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 6. 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. ## Claims - River Plate terminated Kendry Páez's loan early. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Páez scored one goal in ten official matches for River Plate. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Chelsea is exploring loan options for Páez in Belgium and Turkey. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Páez is expected to return to Chelsea training in London around 9 August. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The loan contract with River Plate originally ran until mid‑2027. (corroborated by 3 sources) - River Plate placed Páez among a group of 14 players training separately at Cantilo. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Chelsea does not plan to include Páez in its 2026‑2027 first‑team squad. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The termination frees a foreign‑player slot for River Plate's squad. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Kendry Paez is expected to play in the Premier League 2 for Chelsea’s Under-21 side. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Chelsea attempted to secure a loan move for Kendry Paez in the Premier League or Championship but failed to find a suitable option. (single source) - Chelsea ended Paez’s loan spell at River Plate due to dissatisfaction with his lack of regular playing time. (single source) - Celtic expressed interest in signing Paez to bolster their wing options. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: 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. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kendry-pez-excluded-from-chelsea-first-team ### 2026-09-03: 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. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kendry-pez-to-join-chelseas-development-squad-after-failed-loan-search ### 2026-08-26: 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. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kendry-pez-trains-separately-at-river-plate-amid-future-uncertainty ### 2026-08-15: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kendry-pez-transfer-to-trabzonspor-reportedly-stalled ### 2026-07-28: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-eyes-loan-for-midfielder-kendry-pez-after-river-exit ### 2026-07-23: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuadorian-midfielder-kendry-pez-joins-river-plate-preseason-as-chelsea-weigh-loan-options --- Cite as: Kendry Páez excluded from Chelsea first team. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chelsea-loan-of-kendry-pez