Footage stemming from the U20 World Cup may well pique attentions across the fanbase of Premier League giants Chelsea late on Saturday night.
This comes owing to the exploits of teenage sensation Kendry Paez.
For those who may have missed it, Kendry’s name took its place centre stage in the headlines in west London earlier this year.
This came upon widespread confirmation surfacing in the media that Chelsea head beaten out the competition, to secure a verbal agreement with Independiente del Valle over the signing of the midfielder.
Kendry is widely regarded to be one of the finest up-and-coming talents in South America, and found the net on his senior debut for Independiente back in February, at just 15 years of age.
Kendry Páez scores on his debut with Independiente del Valle’s first team — he’s 15 years old, midfielder born in May 2007 🇪🇨 #CFC
🔵 Chelsea have anticipated many clubs as there’s a verbal agreement in place to sign Kendry and bring him to Europe in 3 years. pic.twitter.com/hVV1qFBReb
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 25, 2023
And, as alluded to above, late on Friday, the prodigious starlet has turned heads across the globe once more.
Afforded a starting berth in Ecuador’s group stage meeting with Fiji, Kendry set into motion an eventual nine-goal rout, courtesy of his country’s opener.
And, in the process, the midfielder made history, establishing himself as the youngest player to ever find the net at the U20 World Cup.
Kendry Paéz now becomes the youngest player ever to score in a U-20 World Cup after tonight’s game. He’s still 16. ✨🇪🇨 #CFC
Chelsea, excited with their future signing as deal has been sealed for €20m total package, main part in add ons.
Kendry will join Chelsea in 2025. pic.twitter.com/gWo73fMGPj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 26, 2023
