Chelsea Sign 15-Year-Old Ecuadorian Wonderkid Kendry Paez For €20 Million

11th placed Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sign 15-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder Kendry Paez from Independiente del Valle in a deal worth up to €20 million.

The youngster will make the move to Stamford Bridge in 2025, with the Blues reaching an agreement with the Ecuadorian club. The attacking midfielder is just 15 years old and cannot make the move to the Premier League side until he turns 18. He has already featured in three league matches for Independiente this season, scoring once.

Chelsea had been in talks with Kendry Paez and Independiente for some time and it was reported in February that a deal was close to being completed. While they wait for the teenager to reach 18 and make the move to London, the Blues must begin their search for a new manager after sacking Graham Potter on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Captain of the Guinea national team Naby Keita will leave Liverpool on a free transfer at the end of season, after the club failed to renew his contract.

The midfielder has faced various injury setbacks over the past few years but has struggled ultimately this season featuring just 11 times across all competitions. In what has been a Topsy-Turvy season for the Reds, injuries in all departments especially in midfield has been the underlining factor for their decline in performance.

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