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‘Not Part of the Plans’—The Wonderkid Fighting for His Chelsea Future

Chelsea spent big on a youngster whose development has not gone to plan thus far.

Sports Illustrated

How an obscure club from Ecuador is producing players for Arsenal, Chelsea, and the biggest clubs in Europe

We’re not in Sangolqui anymore. In Kansas City, Moises Caicedo, Piero Hincapie and co spray passes around in a dominant performance on the global stage of the World Cup.

Evening Standard

Willian Pacho: The kid from Quininde who rose to PSG defender heights

He was virtually unknown when he arrived at PSG in 2024, a young man from the rough neighbourhoods of Quininde in northern Ecuador. Now Willian Pacho faces Arsenal on Saturday in a match that could make PSG only the second team to retain the Champions League trophy. But does the…

France 24

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Orlando City vs. Inter Miami: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Both clubs look for first wins of the season in the Florida derby.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi tackled by pitch invader during chaotic friendly in Puerto Rico

A preseason game against Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle

The Guardian - US

Lionel Messi Set for Career First in Inter Miami Preseason Clash

Inter Miami will head to Puerto Rico for their fourth match of the MLS preseason.

Sports Illustrated

Ecuadorian soccer player Mario Pineida shot dead in apparent attack, police say

Mario Pineida, who won nine international caps for Ecuador, has been shot dead

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'Best talent': Mikel Arteta reacts after double Arsenal transfer deal confirmed

Gunners make statement of intent with signing coup as excitement builds for future

Evening Standard

Arsenal announce deals for twins Edwin and Holger Quintero

The twins will not join up with Arsenal until they turn 18

Evening Standard

Arsenal finalising deals for twins Edwin and Holger Quintero as Gunners continue aggressive recruitment drive

Edwin Quintero has been likened to former Barcelona and PSG star Neymar

Evening Standard

Chelsea Raiding Moises Caicedo’s Former Club for ‘Best of His Age Group’

The Blues have a whole host of future superstars arriving at Stamford Bridge in the coming years.

Sports Illustrated

Deinner Ordonez: Chelsea repeat Kendry Paez trick with pre-contract agreement for Liverpool transfer target

Chelsea’s recruitment drive of the South America region continues with a pre-contract agreement for the Ecuadorian youngster

Evening Standard

Defensive, wily and intense, Ecuador aim to make 2026 World Cup their best

The South American nation performed better than ever in World Cup qualifying, with strength in depth that make them difficult to play against

The Guardian - US

Chelsea signing Kendry Paez training with Strasbourg amid summer loan links

Ecuador midfielder gaining more experience with Blues’ sister club in France

Evening Standard

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Football London

Chelsea have already signed the 'new Lionel Messi' as dream Enzo Fernandez partner found

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues have heard from their first addition of the summer as they plot a move for Moises Caicedo. Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping that the pair can play together.

Evening Standard

Kendry Paez reveals he is already excited to play with ‘special’ Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea

The wonderkid will join Chelsea in 2025 when he turns 18

The Times of India

Chelsea reach agreement to sign Ecuadorean youngster Kendry Paez

Premier League giants Chelsea announced on Monday that they have reached an agreement to sign promising Ecuadorian Under-20 international Kendry Paez from Independiente del Valle.

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Daily Mirror

Chelsea complete first transfer of Mauricio Pochettino era as Man Utd beaten to deal

Chelsea have beaten competition from clubs including Manchester United to secure a deal to sign teenage star Kendry Paez from Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle

Football London

First Mauricio Pochettino transfer confirmed as Chelsea beat Man United to £17.6m wonderkid

Chelsea are expected to spend big again in the summer transfer window as Todd Boehly hopes to transform the club's fortunes next season

Football London

Todd Boehly 'agrees' first Chelsea transfer after manager confirms summer move

Chelsea transfer news: Independiente del Valle general manager Santiago Morales has confirmed that the Blues have agreed a deal for one of South America's most exciting prodigies

Daily Mirror

Chelsea agreed another £20m transfer just hours before sacking Graham Potter

Graham Potter was shown the door by Chelsea on Sunday night - but that didn't stop ambitious chairman Todd Boehly from agreeing another multi-million pound transfer

Football London

Chelsea reach full agreement to sign wonderkid Kendry Paez in £17.6m package transfer

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues will welcome Ecuadorian wonderkid Kendry Paez from Independiente del Valle in 2026 when he turns 18

Daily Mirror

Chelsea 'reach verbal transfer agreement' to snap up yet another South American wonderkid

Kendry Paez, the midfield starlet who plays for Independiente del Valle in his native Ecuador, is set to join Chelsea when he turns 18 after Todd Boehly and co reached a 'verbal transfer agreement'

Football London

Chelsea reach verbal agreement to sign Ecuadorian wonderkid as Todd Boehly rebuild continues

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues are nearing the signing of Ecuadorian wonderkid Kendry Paez in what is another statement of intent from American co-owner Todd Boehly

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