Chelsea's first and so far only confirmed transfer of the summer, Kendry Paez, has spoken out after moving to the club. The 16-year-old, who will not join until his 18th birthday, was signed after months of talks with Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle.
It is the same side that current transfer target Moises Caicedo played for during his youth and offers a potential pathway for the player. With Caicedo now the new priority for Chelsea this summer, football.london understands, there is long-term hope that the pair of Ecuadorians will be able to play for the Blues together one day.
Despite a five-year age gap it isn't as unlikely as it might seem. Chelsea are pushing to sign the Brighton star after Roberto De Zerbi admitted that he had likely played his last game for the club, two years after making his debut. With a price tag of more than £70 million, Caicedo is evidence of the untapped potential in South America's leagues.
