After the loan for 19-year-old Ecuadorian attacking midfielder Kendry Paez at River Plate was cut short, Chelsea attempted to find him a new destination before formally recalling him. There was reported interest from clubs in Europe and England, including Norwich City and Trabzonspor, but Chelsea failed to agree to a new loan. As a result, Paez is now with the club's U21s and will likely wait until at least January for another potential move. He joined Chelsea on July 1, 2025, and his contract runs until 2033. The Ecuadorian international has 27 caps and 2 goals for his country, and his market value is €8.00m, according to Transfermarkt.