Chelsea has already signed the “new Lionel Messi.”, as Enzo Fernandez’s ideal partner found.

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Kendry Paez, Chelsea’s first and only summer transfer that has been officially confirmed, has made a statement since joining the team. After months of negotiations with Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle, the 16-year-old, who won’t join until his 18th birthday, was signed.

It offers a potential pathway for the player and is the same team that Moises Caicedo, a current transfer target, played for in his youth. Football has replaced Caicedo as Chelsea’s top priority this summer. The two Ecuadorians have long-term aspirations of joining the Blues as teammates. This is understood in London.

It’s not as unlikely as it might seem, despite a five-year age difference. Following Roberto De Zerbi’s admission that he had probably played his last match for the club, two years after making his debut, Chelsea is making a strong effort to sign the Brighton star. Caicedo, who costs more than £70 million, is an example of the unrealized potential of South American leagues.

In recent years, Brighton has successfully exploited this market, and Chelsea is now considering doing the same. Even at such a young age, the addition of Kendry is a strong sign of the caliber and confidence in the players of the future.

The player has maintained his composure even after being named to his first senior international team. He told ESPN, “I don’t feel pressure; I’m focused on Independiente, on the Libertadores, and I’ll keep playing the best I can.

Later this month, when the national team plays Bolivia and Costa Rica, Kendry will have the chance to make his international debut. High expectations are placed on him as a player because he excelled for his country’s junior teams and advanced to play men’s football in Ecuador.

“I need to keep working and concentrate on my studies if I want to get there well. To exchange ideas with players like Enzo [Fernandez] and other unique individuals will be a special experience. I’m concentrating on Independiente Del Valle right now, though it’s wonderful,” he continued. “I’ll keep doing what I’m doing here, there are only two years left, I know it goes by quickly. ”.

After being acquired by Benfica for only £10 million last year, Fernandez was another player to quickly transition from South America to the Premier League. After being acquired by Chelsea for £107 million, he went on to become a world champion and a British record transfer within six months. Even at such a young age, Kendry has a history of success, from playing for River Plate to commanding midfields in the Champions League.

Being one of the most promising players on the Ecuadorian team, he has unavoidably received comparisons to Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona. He might yet surpass late Maradona’s mark for being the youngest player to make his South American debut. He has his eye on it.

He said, “I have to keep working for what is coming; I want to be there, break another record. “It’s crucial for me to beat a player who was the best, world champion, and most elite player. It is amazing that an Ecuadorian broke the top record.
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However, he objects to the comparisons to the two great Argentines. I’m Kendry, and I’m going to give Ecuador a name. I refuse to be compared to Messi, so I’m going to keep being me. He is the best and very special. Because I’m still in the process and I’m only 16 years old, they cannot compare me to him.

“I need to learn a lot and gain a lot of experience. In due time, possibly with my winnings, perhaps with the Ecuadorian Kendry Paez. There is only me doing it. ”.

Chelsea appears to have acquired a player who is mature for his age and will benefit from his early participation in the national team. They have similar expectations for the gifted Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, who was also loaned back to South America this year, and they will be secretly hoping to see the two of them on the field together, perhaps with Caicedo.