“It is so close” – Sky Sports reporter says Chelsea could even announce new signing today
Currently, Kendry Paez’s deal to Chelsea is “very, very close,” according to Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports, who spoke with GIVEMESPORT.
The 16-year-old is currently one of football’s most exciting young stars.
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Chelsea has tried to add some of the top young players in the world since Todd Boehly became the club’s new owner, while also bolstering the first team lineup.
11 of their additions this season, including Mykhailo Mudryk, Ezno Fernandez, Benoit Badiashile, and Carney Chukwuemeka, were 22 years of age or younger, according to Transfermarkt.
It is clear that their long-term aspirations are more significant than their short-term ones, despite the fact that they have signed some more seasoned players like Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
An agreement in principle has reportedly been reached between Chelsea and midfielder Paez of Independiente del Valle for a £20 million deal, according to a recent Sky Sports report.
A deal for the newest young player who might transfer to Stamford Bridge, a 16-year-old, may be announced very soon, according to Sheth.
What does Sheth think about Paez?
According to Sheth, an agreement has been struck, and a formal announcement might happen at any time.
It seemed to be quite near, he said today to GIVEMESPORT. It seems to be over as far as Chelsea are concerned. We expect finding out officially about Paez’s connection to Chelsea very shortly.
It might happen right now or in the upcoming week or so. He has only just turned 16 years old, which may surprise you. This young man, who was then 15 years old, was the subject of their negotiations. The policy should cover this, right? Young athletes are coveted by Chelsea.
Should Chelsea fans be looking forward to Paez?
The young player had an outstanding U17 South American Championship with Ecuador, tallying two goals and sending out six assists (also via Transfermarkt).
According to FourFourTwo, Paez, who turns 16 this month, has apparently been dubbed the next Diego Maradona by South American writers.
Paez won’t be eligible to sign with Chelsea until he becomes 18, which will allow him to remain in Brazil for an additional two years while continuing to develop, claims Fabrizio Romano.
While Paez won’t be on the field at Stamford Bridge for some time, the Blues should have exciting times in the future if the players they have signed in recent years perform to their full potential.