Chelsea fans are all convinced of one thing about Kendry Paez after seeing him score at the Copa America
Chelsea supporters have a lot to look forward to in the next few years at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have gone out of their way to bring in some of the world’s best youngsters before fellow elite sides have been able to sign them. Perhaps the highlight addition up to now has been Kendry Paez, who is currently making his mark for Ecuador at the Copa America.
Despite being just 17 years of age, he seems to be the main man in attack for his country, featuring alongside Chelsea’s club-record signing Moises Caicedo. Last night they picked up a crucial 3-1 victory over Jamaica to keep their hopes of advancing through the group stage alive, and Paez found the net for the first time at a major tournament.
He has done so at a younger age than the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar, and Chelsea fans took to Twitter to state that they were extremely excited about what was to come.
Chelsea fans really excited about Kendry Paez
One user said: “How do you play a penalty at 17 years for your country and have that Aura and score your first Copa America goal. Crazy.”
How do you play a penalty at 17 years for your country and have that Aura and score your first Copa America goal. Crazy pic.twitter.com/5ljBGXEFmY — Izzy💙💙💙 (@GodstimeOkirigi) June 26, 2024
Another added: “Kendry Páez for £17m is just ridiculous business from Chelsea. The guy is already scoring, assisting and getting standing ovations at international level at the age of 17. Looking at a future superstar here.”
Kendry Páez for £17m is just ridiculous business from Chelsea. The guy is already scoring, assisting and getting standing ovations at international level at the age of 17. Looking at a future superstar here. — Conn (@ConnCFC) June 27, 2024
A third claimed: “Why do I back BlueCo and this Chelsea Project? Well, Kendry Páez is just one example.”
Why do I back BlueCo and this Chelsea Project? Well, Kendry Páez is just one example. — ~ (@CFCdruw) June 26, 2024
Another stated: “Thank god we got him early cus he defo would go for 50million minimum plus other team would be in for him.”
Thank god we got him early cus he defo would go for 50million minimum plus other team would be in for him — nakuba (@nakuba05) June 27, 2024
Finally, one user said: “One day, we’ll give the owners their flowers for setting up a recruitment team exploring talents and signing them. The future is bright. Can’t wait for when we start winning major trophies back to back.”
One day, we’ll give the owners their flowers for setting up a recruitment team exploring talents and signing them. The future is bright. Can’t wait for when we start winning major trophies back to back — Stonebahubali.plena (@Stonebahubali) June 27, 2024
Excitement about Estevao Willian
With there still being a year until Paez joins up with the first team, there will be plenty of admiring from afar up until then. Another player who there is plenty of hype around is Estevao Willian, who the club announced would be joining at the same time after a deal was struck.
He is making a real name for himself over in Brazil, and recently copied the celebration made famous by Cole Palmer in the last 12 months after scoring yet another goal.
