Kendry Páez reveals why he chose to play for River | OneFootball

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·30 January 2026

Kendry Páez reveals why he chose to play for River

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Overnight, River pulled off a signing that shook up the transfer market, as they brought in Ecuadorian Kendry Páez, the young star who arrives on loan from Chelsea after being recalled from Racing de Strasbourg, where he had not been getting playing time.

After arriving in the country to sign his 12-month loan contract—with no purchase option—and following a visit to the Rossi Clinic for his medical exams, the former Independiente del Valle player had a brief interaction with the press while heading to the van that would take him to the Monumental offices for a meeting with the club’s directors.


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Surrounded by fans seeking photos and autographs, and escorted by Diego Moreno, the security staff member of River’s professional squad, Páez dared to reveal the reason he chose the club located in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Núñez: “River is the best for me,” he exclaimed.

Later, the Guayaquil-born player sent a message to all River fans, assuring: “I’m going to give my best to win many titles and bring joy to the supporters.” Now, all that remains is for him to turn his words into action on the pitch.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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