“I can’t still believe”£17m Chelsea player can’t believe what’s happened to him this week
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Kendry Paez, the 16-year-old wonderkid signed by Chelsea from Independiente Del Valle in a £17.3 million deal, has received a call-up to the Ecuador national team. Paez, who cannot play for Chelsea until he turns 18, is creating a buzz even before his official debut for the club.
If selected by Ecuador’s coach Félix Sánchez to play against Argentina or Uruguay in upcoming matches, Paez could potentially become the youngest South American to play for a national team, surpassing Diego Maradona’s record. In response to his call-up and the possibility of breaking this record, Paez expressed his excitement, saying, “Very happy to share with very top players, players from Europe. I’m very happy to be called up. At this age, it’s something spectacular in my career. Yes, I’m excited. I’m going to be training to see if they give me the confidence to make my debut, play some minutes and give my best. To be able to break the record.”
Chelsea has invested a significant sum in Paez, highlighting the club’s belief in his exceptional talent. However, the club also has a responsibility to ensure that the young player is properly nurtured and protected from the pressures that come with early success. Paez is already a regular player for Independiente Del Valle and could soon become one for the Ecuadorian national team, putting him in the spotlight at a young age.
It is important for Chelsea to support Paez in handling the attention and expectations that come with his talent and potential. The club will be looking to help him develop into an important player for Chelsea once he becomes eligible to play for the senior team at the age of 18.
