‘Not Part of the Plans’—The Wonderkid Fighting for His Chelsea Future Chelsea spent big on a youngster whose development has not gone to plan thus far. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
How an obscure club from Ecuador is producing players for Arsenal, Chelsea, and the biggest clubs in Europe We’re not in Sangolqui anymore. In Kansas City, Moises Caicedo, Piero Hincapie and co spray passes around in a dominant performance on the global stage of the World Cup. Evening Standard · Jun 21
Willian Pacho: The kid from Quininde who rose to PSG defender heights He was virtually unknown when he arrived at PSG in 2024, a young man from the rough neighbourhoods of Quininde in northern Ecuador. Now Willian Pacho faces Arsenal on Saturday in a match that could make PSG only the second team to retain the Champions League trophy. But does the… France 24 · May 29
Orlando City vs. Inter Miami: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Both clubs look for first wins of the season in the Florida derby. Sports Illustrated · Mar 1
Lionel Messi tackled by pitch invader during chaotic friendly in Puerto Rico A preseason game against Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle The Guardian - US · Feb 27
Lionel Messi Set for Career First in Inter Miami Preseason Clash Inter Miami will head to Puerto Rico for their fourth match of the MLS preseason. Sports Illustrated · Jan 23
Ecuadorian soccer player Mario Pineida shot dead in apparent attack, police say Mario Pineida, who won nine international caps for Ecuador, has been shot dead The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
'Best talent': Mikel Arteta reacts after double Arsenal transfer deal confirmed Gunners make statement of intent with signing coup as excitement builds for future Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025
Arsenal announce deals for twins Edwin and Holger Quintero The twins will not join up with Arsenal until they turn 18 Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025
Arsenal finalising deals for twins Edwin and Holger Quintero as Gunners continue aggressive recruitment drive Edwin Quintero has been likened to former Barcelona and PSG star Neymar Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025
Chelsea Raiding Moises Caicedo’s Former Club for ‘Best of His Age Group’ The Blues have a whole host of future superstars arriving at Stamford Bridge in the coming years. Sports Illustrated · Nov 15, 2025
Deinner Ordonez: Chelsea repeat Kendry Paez trick with pre-contract agreement for Liverpool transfer target Chelsea’s recruitment drive of the South America region continues with a pre-contract agreement for the Ecuadorian youngster Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025
Defensive, wily and intense, Ecuador aim to make 2026 World Cup their best The South American nation performed better than ever in World Cup qualifying, with strength in depth that make them difficult to play against The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2025
Chelsea signing Kendry Paez training with Strasbourg amid summer loan links Ecuador midfielder gaining more experience with Blues’ sister club in France Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025
FourFourTwo · Jul 4, 2024 Teams named after other clubs Many football teams across the world have drawn inspiration from other clubs. Here, a look at some notable examples...
Football London · Jun 15, 2023 Chelsea have already signed the 'new Lionel Messi' as dream Enzo Fernandez partner found Chelsea transfer news: The Blues have heard from their first addition of the summer as they plot a move for Moises Caicedo. Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping that the pair can play together.
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2023 Kendry Paez reveals he is already excited to play with ‘special’ Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea The wonderkid will join Chelsea in 2025 when he turns 18
The Times of India · Jun 5, 2023 Chelsea reach agreement to sign Ecuadorean youngster Kendry Paez Premier League giants Chelsea announced on Monday that they have reached an agreement to sign promising Ecuadorian Under-20 international Kendry Paez from Independiente del Valle.
Daily Mirror · May 18, 2023 Chelsea complete first transfer of Mauricio Pochettino era as Man Utd beaten to deal Chelsea have beaten competition from clubs including Manchester United to secure a deal to sign teenage star Kendry Paez from Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle
Football London · May 18, 2023 First Mauricio Pochettino transfer confirmed as Chelsea beat Man United to £17.6m wonderkid Chelsea are expected to spend big again in the summer transfer window as Todd Boehly hopes to transform the club's fortunes next season
Football London · Apr 27, 2023 Todd Boehly 'agrees' first Chelsea transfer after manager confirms summer move Chelsea transfer news: Independiente del Valle general manager Santiago Morales has confirmed that the Blues have agreed a deal for one of South America's most exciting prodigies
Daily Mirror · Apr 3, 2023 Chelsea agreed another £20m transfer just hours before sacking Graham Potter Graham Potter was shown the door by Chelsea on Sunday night - but that didn't stop ambitious chairman Todd Boehly from agreeing another multi-million pound transfer
Football London · Apr 2, 2023 Chelsea reach full agreement to sign wonderkid Kendry Paez in £17.6m package transfer Chelsea transfer news: The Blues will welcome Ecuadorian wonderkid Kendry Paez from Independiente del Valle in 2026 when he turns 18
Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2023 Chelsea 'reach verbal transfer agreement' to snap up yet another South American wonderkid Kendry Paez, the midfield starlet who plays for Independiente del Valle in his native Ecuador, is set to join Chelsea when he turns 18 after Todd Boehly and co reached a 'verbal transfer agreement'
Football London · Feb 23, 2023 Chelsea reach verbal agreement to sign Ecuadorian wonderkid as Todd Boehly rebuild continues Chelsea transfer news: The Blues are nearing the signing of Ecuadorian wonderkid Kendry Paez in what is another statement of intent from American co-owner Todd Boehly