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Kendry Páez Transfer from Chelsea to River Plate
Kendry Paez has been officially loaned by Chelsea to River Plate until December 2026.
Kendry Paez has been officially loaned by Chelsea to River Plate until December 2026.
Kendry Páez arrived in Argentina to undergo a medical examination and sign his contract with River Plate. He is joining the club on a one-year loan from Chelsea, which terminated his loan at Strasbourg. According to sources from River cited by EFE, the agreement is a loan without a fee and with no purchase option until the end of the year. The deal contains a clause permitting Chelsea to recall the player after the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and another clause allowing for the loan to be extended by six months.
Kendry Páez arrived in Argentina to undergo a medical examination and sign his contract with River Plate. He is joining the club on a one-year loan from Chelsea, which terminated his loan at Strasbourg. According to sources from River cited by EFE, the agreement is a loan without a fee and with no purchase option until the end of the year. The deal contains a clause permitting Chelsea to recall the player after the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and another clause allowing for the loan to be extended by six months.
The return of Kendry Páez from his loan with Strasbourg to join the Argentinian club River Plate was enabled by the recall of striker David Datro Fofana from Fatih Karagümrük.
The return of Kendry Páez from his loan with Strasbourg to join the Argentinian club River Plate was enabled by the recall of striker David Datro Fofana from Fatih Karagümrük.
Kendry Páez has arrived in Buenos Aires to undergo a medical examination ahead of signing an 18-month loan contract with River Plate. Chelsea, who own his rights, will have an option to recall him every six months. The loan agreement is without a fee or a purchase option, and River Plate secured a showcase right for a future transfer. Manager Marcelo Gallardo stated that Páez will join for 18 months if everything proceeds as planned, noting that the adaptation period is beneficial for the player. Gallardo described Páez as a young talent they had been observing. Gallardo explained that after Páez moved to Chelsea and was not getting playing time, they attempted to sign him in June. According to Gallardo, that attempt was unsuccessful, but they remained in contact. Gallardo added that Chelsea considered them, which is the reason the player is being loaned at no cost. He also mentioned that he spoke with Páez, who is happy and excited about the move. Páez is joining after a six-month loan at Racing Club de Strasbourg in France, during which he made 21 appearances, starting seven times, and scored one goal in Ligue 1.
Kendry Páez has arrived in Buenos Aires to undergo a medical examination ahead of signing an 18-month loan contract with River Plate. Chelsea, who own his rights, will have an option to recall him every six months. The loan agreement is without a fee or a purchase option, and River Plate secured a showcase right for a future transfer. Manager Marcelo Gallardo stated that Páez will join for 18 months if everything proceeds as planned, noting that the adaptation period is beneficial for the player. Gallardo described Páez as a young talent they had been observing. Gallardo explained that after Páez moved to Chelsea and was not getting playing time, they attempted to sign him in June. According to Gallardo, that attempt was unsuccessful, but they remained in contact. Gallardo added that Chelsea considered them, which is the reason the player is being loaned at no cost. He also mentioned that he spoke with Páez, who is happy and excited about the move. Páez is joining after a six-month loan at Racing Club de Strasbourg in France, during which he made 21 appearances, starting seven times, and scored one goal in Ligue 1.
L'Équipe reports that Kendry Paez has made his departure from Strasbourg to River Plate official, where he is on loan for two years. RCSA and its owner, Chelsea, decided to send the Ecuadorian to South America with the hope that he will resume his progression.
L'Équipe reports that Kendry Paez has made his departure from Strasbourg to River Plate official, where he is on loan for two years. RCSA and its owner, Chelsea, decided to send the Ecuadorian to South America with the hope that he will resume his progression.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Kendry Paez is to be recalled from his loan at Strasbourg and will join River Plate on another temporary loan until December 2026.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Kendry Paez is to be recalled from his loan at Strasbourg and will join River Plate on another temporary loan until December 2026.
According to a post on X by Fabrizio Romano, River Plate have agreed a deal to sign Kendry Paez on a season-long loan from Chelsea. Chelsea have recalled Paez from his loan at Strasbourg. He is travelling to Buenos Aires for medical tests.
According to a post on X by Fabrizio Romano, River Plate have agreed a deal to sign Kendry Paez on a season-long loan from Chelsea. Chelsea have recalled Paez from his loan at Strasbourg. He is travelling to Buenos Aires for medical tests.
Chelsea, who recruited 18-year-old Ecuadorian attacking midfielder Kendry Páez last summer for €10 million and then loaned him to Strasbourg, are set to recall the player from the French club. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea will then immediately loan Páez to River Plate. The player is expected to travel to Buenos Aires to complete a standard medical examination. Páez has 23 caps and 2 goals for Ecuador. He has also made 15 appearances in Ligue 1 this season, scoring once. His contract with Chelsea is valid until 2033, and his current market value is €10.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Several English clubs, including Ipswich Town and Brighton & Hove Albion, have also been linked with the player.
Chelsea, who recruited 18-year-old Ecuadorian attacking midfielder Kendry Páez last summer for €10 million and then loaned him to Strasbourg, are set to recall the player from the French club. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea will then immediately loan Páez to River Plate. The player is expected to travel to Buenos Aires to complete a standard medical examination. Páez has 23 caps and 2 goals for Ecuador. He has also made 15 appearances in Ligue 1 this season, scoring once. His contract with Chelsea is valid until 2033, and his current market value is €10.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Several English clubs, including Ipswich Town and Brighton & Hove Albion, have also been linked with the player.
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