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Kendry Páez excluded from Chelsea first team

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2026-09-05 18:53 UTC → 2026-09-09 17:03 UTC · added removed

Kendry Páez returns to excluded from Chelsea to join development squad first team

In late August 2026, Kendry Páez terminated his contract with River Plate and is set to return returned to Chelsea. This follows Chelsea following a period of uncertainty where the 19-year-old had been training separately from the main squad at the Cantilo training facility. Páez’s departure was preceded by a and social media controversy involving a viral image featuring a black background and a grimacing emoji, which was interpreted by some as mockery following River Plate’s elimination from the Copa Sudamericana by Independiente Santa Fe. Páez issued a public denial regarding the incident, stating, “that publication never came from my account,” and maintained that he would never intentionally mock the club during difficult moments. During his tenure in Argentina, the Ecuadorian midfielder made 14 appearances. controversy. While Chelsea initially sought a new loan move intended for Páez in the Premier League or the Championship—with interest reported from clubs such as Celtic—the club was unable to secure a deal. This difficulty was attributed to Chelsea having already utilized its final international loan spots on players including Dario Essugo and Robert Sanchez. Following the conclusion of the European transfer window, Páez is expected 19-year-old to join Chelsea’s their development squad to compete in Premier League 2. This move aims to provide him with regular competitive minutes and allow him to acclimate to English football while remaining under 2, recent developments have clarified his standing within the observation club. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Páez is not part of the first-team coaching staff. 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 has confirmed its intention to keep recall him. His tenure in Argentina also included a brief, limited stint at Racing de Strasbourg. Although Páez is expected to train with the 19-year-old within its internal structure Chelsea under-21 side, the club is reportedly looking to monitor his physical and professional growth through this registration. 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.

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  1. 2026-09-09 17:03 UTC Kendry Páez excluded from Chelsea first team
  2. 2026-09-05 18:53 UTC Kendry Páez returns to Chelsea to join development squad
  3. 2026-09-03 22:23 UTC Kendry Páez returns to Chelsea to join development squad
  4. 2026-08-28 19:52 UTC Kendry Páez leaves River Plate to return to Chelsea
  5. 2026-08-27 02:22 UTC Chelsea loan of Kendry Páez
  6. 2026-08-15 19:26 UTC Chelsea loan of Kendry Páez
  7. 2026-08-15 18:51 UTC Chelsea loan of Kendry Páez
  8. 2026-07-29 02:36 UTC Chelsea loan of Kendry Páez

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