Chelsea exit confirmed with Blues hoping to complete double deal

Chelsea have confirmed that youngster Kendry Paez has joined sister club Strasbourg on loan for the season.

The 18-year-old completed his switch to Stamford Bridge from Independiente del Valle this summer after a deal was agreed to sign the attacker back in 2023.

He will now spend the season in France’s Ligue 1 with Strasbourg, who are also owned by Chelsea’s owners BlueCo.

Paez made 70 appearances for Independiente and has also been capped 18 times by Ecuador.

“We look forward to monitoring and supporting Kendry‘s development throughout his time in France,” Chelsea said in a statement.  

“Good luck, Kendry!”

Paez’s loan departure comes after Joao Felix left the club to join Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on a permanent deal.

The Portugal international’s exit will likely see the Blues ramp up their efforts to try and sign forward Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.

Chelsea are also hoping to conclude a deal to sign defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax.