Chelsea have signed 15-year-old sensation Kendry Paez on a long-term contract from Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle.

The midfielder will join the Blues in 2025 on the turn of Paez’s 18th birthday in accordance with Premier League regulations for a fee of around $22m, according to the reputable journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Understand all documents are signed for Kendry Páez-Chelsea deal. 🔵🇪🇨

◉ 2007-born midfielder will join #CFC in 2025.

◉ Long term contract signed, waiting on club statement.

◉ Fee close to €20m to Independiente del Valle — but main part in add-ons.

Here we go confirmed. pic.twitter.com/bND7esveom

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 2, 2023

Chelsea transfer news: Kendry Paez signs for Blues on a long-term deal

Despite being just 15 years old, Paez has already made his debut for his club in this season’s Copa Libertadores and is seen as one of the hottest prospects to come out of South America in recent years. The deal is a major coup for the Blues, who will still have to wait two years until they see the attacking midfielder at Stamford Bridge before Paez is permitted to play in Europe.

The attacking midfielder, who can also play on the right wing cutting in on his favored left foot, has so far scored five goals in 13 appearances for the Ecuador under-17 side despite not turning 16 yet.