River confirm Kendry Páez signing: joins on 18-month loan | OneFootball

River has officially announced the arrival of Kendry Páez, who has become the club’s new player on an 18-month loan. The 18-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder belongs to Chelsea and joined at no cost, with semi-annual recall clauses in favor of the English club.

The footballer arrived in the country this Friday, passed his medical examination, and then went to the Monumental stadium to finalize his contract. He will be Marcelo Gallardo’s fourth signing in 2026, following the additions of Fausto Vera, Aníbal Moreno, and Matías Vigna.

Páez had previously been on loan at Racing de Strasbourg, where he was unable to get consistent playing time. Now, he will look to gain minutes and regularity at River, with the World Cup as one of his main goals. The agreement does not include a purchase option, although the Millonario secured a showcase right in the event of a future transfer.

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