Football’s Next Big Thing on the Move: Kendy Páez Heads to Strasbourg
Well, well, well, look what we’ve got here! According to Diario AS, the jewel of Ecuadorian football, young Kendy Páez, is taking a little detour before he gets to strut his stuff for the Premier League giants Chelsea. Instead of jumping straight into the blues, he’ll be spending a season with Strasbourg in Ligue 1. Now that’s what I call a plot twist! Think of it like a football version of “Survivor” – you’ve got to survive the twists before entering the big league.
Now, before you start wondering what happened to Kendy’s glittering career, don’t panic! The lad is just 18, which is basically like being a toddler in the football world. However, it seems Chelsea isn’t quite ready to take the gamble. After dropping a cool $22 million on him last June, they’re having second thoughts following some rather “irregular” performances with Independiente del Valle. He’s been warming the bench a bit too much – kind of like that random friend we all have, who always shows up to parties but never quite makes it onto the dance floor. Great potential, but maybe just not the right timing.
Estevão’s Future Dreams: A Chelsea Fairytale
Now, let’s give a round of applause to Estevão from Palmeiras, who seems to be already writing a Hollywood script about his future with Páez at Chelsea. This lad sounds like he’s got it all figured out! In an interview with the Brazilian magazine Placar, he revealed that he and Kendy have been chatting about their plans for England, mentioning how the adaptation could be a bit tricky. It’s like navigating through a maze blindfolded while holding a cup of tea – challenging but incredibly rewarding when you get it right.
“We can certainly play together,” he said, even hinting at some healthy rivalry. Oh, the drama! It’s like a football version of “High School Musical,” minus the singing (thank heavens), but with plenty of flair and competition. Estevão’s got the right idea—winging it while Páez plays more centrally. Who knows, maybe they’ll end up being the next dynamic duo, making defenders wish they’d taken up basket weaving instead!
But that’s not all! Estevão spilled the beans that Kendy is eager to embrace the European experience. It’s like when a kid hears about Disneyland—pure excitement! He’s also learning English, which raises the question: what happens when a footballer tries to pronounce “Kepa Arrizabalaga”? Will he accidentally summon a dragon? Let’s hope not!
Final Thoughts: A Journey with Twists and Turns
So there you have it, folks! Kendy Páez isn’t heading straight to Chelsea, and it seems his journey through the football odyssey is just beginning. His club holiday in Strasbourg may just be the seasoning he needs before diving headfirst into England’s football cauldron. In 2025, we could see him pulling on that Chelsea shirt, ready to take the world by storm along with Estevão. Remember, folks, every great career has its lows before it reaches the glorious highs, and this could be the stepping stone to Kendy’s legend in the making.
So let’s keep our eyes peeled and our heartbeats high. Who knows, the next time you watch the World Cup, you might just see his name lighting up the score sheets. Until then, stay cheeky!
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According to Diario AS, the jewel will go to Strasbourg
Kendy Páeza promising young Ecuadorian, will not continue his career directly in the Chelsea when he joins the club in July 2025, after reaching the age of majority. Instead of staying on the team Premier Leaguehe Chelsea he decided to sell it to Strasbourg of Ligue 1 for one season, according to the Spanish media Diario AS.
This decision would have been made due to Páez’s irregular performance in Independiente del Valle, where he has been a substitute, and in the Ecuador national team, which has not met the expectations that motivated Chelsea to sign him for 22 million dollars in June 2023.
Estevão wants to play with Kendry Páez at Chelsea
The Brazilian player Stephenof the Palm treesrevealed in an interview with the Brazilian magazine Placar, that both footballers have spoken about their future adaptation in the Chelsea and the possibility of playing together in England.
“When we faced each other in the Libertadores, he was already negotiated and I was finalizing details. Now we were both there for the match between Ecuador and Brazil (September 6) and we talked a lot: about English, that the adaptation will be difficult… But we have everything to move forward,” he noted.
On the other hand, the Brazilian thinks they can play together on the field. “Today he plays more in the center and I play more on the wings, we can certainly play together. “It will be a good and healthy rivalry.”
Finally, Stephen He revealed that Páez told him that “he said he wants to go soon and have that experience in Europe,” and added that the Ecuadorian is learning English.
The two footballers will join the Chelsea in 2025, with the possibility of playing in the Club World Cup.
