CHELSEA have made an offer to sign 15-YEAR-OLD Kendry Paez, according to reports.
That’s despite the teenager NEVER making a first-team appearance.
But Paez has starred for Independiente del Valle’s youth team with the youngster currently playing in Ecuador.
His form recently saw him promoted to the senior team ahead of this season.
Paez has also impressed on the international stage, scoring three goals in five U17 caps for Ecuador.
And Chelsea are now interested in bringing him to Stamford Bridge.
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According to journalist Eduardo Erazo, the Blues are one of many clubs trying to sign him.
And they’ve already seen a £14.8m did rejected for his services.
That’s despite him not being able to make the move to Europe until he’s 18.
But Chelsea face competition from around Europe.
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Borussia Dortmund have previously seen a bid turned down, while Manchester United reportedly launched an offer back in December.
Chelsea have focused on signing Europe’s best talent under Todd Boehly, spending more than £600m in two windows.
But the West Londoners are clearly also looking to the future.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
