Chelsea’s Páez: Championship Loan Deal Expected

After his very bad season at Racing Strasbourg, Chelsea would be very close to loaning Kendry Páez to another team. The intention is for the Ecuadorian player to go out on loan so that he can add minutes and so the London club sees him.

Different information from England suggests that Chelsea would be analyzing the possibility of loaning him to a Championship team (England’s second division). The intention of this move is for Páez to be closer to the club that owns his pass.

Kendry Páez has a long contract with Chelsea, until the end of 2033. However, the Ecuadorian player is now forced to stand out with whatever shirt he is given this semester, even to reach the 2026 World Cup with the Ecuadorian National Team.

On the other handPáez also sees a possible return to Chelsea as complicated in the short termsince in this place is the coach who exposed and criticized him so much in France. Liam Rosenior was appointed as Chelsea’s new manager until the 2032 season.

Kendry Páez would leave France to go to England’s second team. (Photo: Imago)

In the English Championship there are different teams that can open the door for Páez. Chelsea only has one player on loan in this division and it is Caleb Wiley who is currently playing at Watford. In the next few hours there may be news.

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In his first semester in Europe with StrasbourgKendry Páez barely played 20 games, in which he totaled 717 minutes. The Ecuadorian was barely able to score 1 goal, he was not a starter in many games, and in that short time he already generated several controversies due to his “lifestyle.”

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In summary:

  • Chelsea analyzes terminating the loan Kendy Páez at Racing de Strasbourg to give it to a team from Championship English in 2026.
  • The Ecuadorian midfielder barely registers 20 parties and a single goal in France, adding only 717 minutes during the last half of 2025.
  • The arrival of Liam Rosenior Chelsea complicates Páez’s future in London, after the lack of minutes he had under the command of the English coach in Strasbourg.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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