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Brazilian attacker Kendry Paez has joined Argentine side River Plate for the rest of this year, having been recalled from Strasbourg, the Blues have now officially confirmed on the club website.
CHELSEA posted on the club website: ‘Paez spent the first half of the current season in France with Strasbourg, making 21 appearances for the Ligue 1 side across all competitions, but has now moved to River Plate for the remainder of 2026.
‘The Argentine side finished fourth in the 2025 Primera Division and recently opened their new campaign with back-to-back wins.
‘Paez officially joined Chelsea after his 18th birthday in May 2025. He already had considerable experience from his 70 senior appearances for Independiente del Valle in his homeland Ecuador, and has also earned 23 international caps for his country.
‘The attacking-midfielder now returns to South America to continue his development with River Plate.
‘Good luck Kendry!’
IcChelseanews says…
The lad is brilliantly talented and we are hoping that a few more loan moves will help his development, because he would not really be getting what he needed from sitting on the bench every week here.
He will be alot more happy playing in South America, as the move probably came a little too early for the lad and to be honest, we wouldnt be surprised to see him stay where he is for next season too.
This is a very smart decision from CHELSEA to allow Paez to go out on loan, as we said, he needs to play and his time in Europe has not seen the best of this lad, he is seriously gifted.
JACQUET AGREES TERMS
According to a report from sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol, Rennes Defender Jeremy Jacquet is desperate to complete his move to Chelsea, and has reportedly agreed agreed personal terms over a move to Stamford Bridge.
Rennes star Jeremy Jacquet is reportedly holding out for a transfer move to CHELSEA this January window or at the end of the season, despite strong interest from several top teams.
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It has been claimed that the player has asked to join Chelsea, the club have come to an agreement over a deal for the defender and it was only a matter of time before an announcement was made by the clubs hierarchy.
However – in recent weeks the possible move has stalled because Chelsea seemingly do not want to meet the asking price that has been set by the French club, but that does not seem to be the end of the saga.
The Sky Sports reporter has revealed that there could be developments this weekend – He wrote: “Jeremy Jacquet only wants to sign for Chelsea. Personal terms have been fully agreed. Both Chelsea and Rennes are playing on Saturday evening. Expect developments after the games.“
IcChelseanews Says…
This rumour has been going on for a while now, the lad clearly wants to come to the club, but the Chelsea board are struggling to agree a fee to bring him to Stamford Bridge.
We always welcome new signings to the club, so Jacquet will be a solid addition, we were just hoping that the board brought in someone that had a bit more top-level experience and leadership, that is what the club is missing.
But he will surely be a great long-term signing for CHELSEA, when he officially makes the move.
CHELSEA HOLD UPAMECANO TALKS
Chelsea are one of the clubs that have now held talks with Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano about a free move to the Premier League at the end of the season.
So far Liam Rosenior has does a very impressive job at Chelsea and has won 5 of his six games on charge of the Blues, he has got his players playing some great football, and has got his stars performing once again.
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His goal for the club this season would be to get CHELSEA back in the Champions League, and possibly adding some silverware to that cabinet, but adding players to the side is always on the agenda for the Blues, as there are a few issues Rosenior needs to sort out.
The defensive side of Chelsea has been an issue this season, there has been no doubt about that, as the club are lacking that proven top-level player that could come in and add some experience to the side, which has led to all sorts of speculation and rumours.
According to TeamTalk, a host of major sides, Chelsea are one of the many clubs that have held talks with Upamecano about making the move to the Premier League at the end of the current season
Upamecano’s current deal with Bayern Munich is set to expire in the summer, and while Bayern have tabled a renewal proposal, the club have made it clear that the offer will not remain on the table indefinitely and the defender will not be receiving a better deal.
IcChelseanews says…
He would be a good CHELSEA signing, he has he quality, leadership and ability to be a very solid addition for Liam Rosenior that is for sure.
And if he can get him on a free deal, it would be a great bit of business by the Chelsea boys.
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