Paris Saint-Germain’s Willian Pacho has come out in public to support Chelsea‘s Kendry Páez as he goes through a difficult period with the Premier League side.
In June 2023, the Blues agreed a deal with Independiente del Valle for Páez to arrive in 2025.
Last summer, Chelsea sent him on loan to RC Strasbourg, and the attacking midfielder made 21 appearances. In January, the English club cut short his stay in France and let him join River Plate on loan until the end of the year.
The Ecuador international’s move to River Plate turned out to be a disaster for all parties. Therefore, the Argentine club terminated his loan in August, and he returned to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea manager didn’t consider Páez
However, Xabi Alonso decided against considering the 19-year-old for his plans for the west London club this season.
Therefore, he left him out of the squad for the league, forcing Kendry Páez to settle for a place with Chelsea U21. This season, he played 246 minutes in six matches, managing two assists.
Former Ecuador manager Jorge Célico blamed his entourage for the lack of proper advice for stagnating his career so far.
Ecuador manager Marcelo Gallardo has already managed the youngster at River Plate. He has called him up for November’s international break.
PSG star comes to Chelsea man’s support
Willian Pacho and Kendry Páez are now with the national team, preparing for the friendlies against Costa Rica and Bolivia.
The PSG defender spoke to the local media about the Chelsea player, and Teleamazonas have relayed his comments.
“Kendry is a good guy, every player is different, but he’s been through some tough times. The support he receives from us will be important. He’ll be fine, I’m confident he’ll come through and be a great player and help the national team,” he said.
“He’s a great player, a great person, a great human being, everything falls into place.”
Bolavip have relayed more comments from the 25-year-old, where he sent a message to Páez’s critics.
“I’m confident that he’ll succeed and become a great player. He has everything. People criticise him now, but I’m sure they’ll praise him later,” Pacho explained.
