Mauricio Pochettino has completed his first signing as Chelsea manager ahead of him officially starting his role on July 1. The Blues confirmed they have reached an agreement for Ecuadorian wonderkid Kendry Paez to join the club in 2025, when he turns 18.
Pochettino has already begun working with Paul Winstanley and Lawrence Stewart as the Argentine looks to reshape Chelsea's squad with new signings. The 51-year-old had identified Manuel Ugarte as a target to bolster the midfield, but the Blues have now pulled out of the race to sign the Sporting CP star.
football.london reported last month that Pochettino is keen on adding a new central midfielder, striker and goalkeeper to his squad ahead of next season. Brighton's Moises Caicedo remains a key target for the Blues, but a move for Southampton's Romeo Lavia could prove to be a viable alternative after the failed pursuit of Ugarte.
