Deinner Ordóñez to join Chelsea, Independiente del Valle get $19m | OneFootball

Deinner Ordóñez will become a new Chelsea player at the beginning of 2028. The young Ecuadorian defender will make the big leap to Europe to play for one of the most important teams in the world, bringing a significant financial gain to IDV.

According to Ekos’ report, Independiente del Valle will receive more than 19 million dollars from the sale of Deinner Ordóñez. This makes it one of the most important transfers in the history of Ecuadorian football.

Ordóñez had many suitors before finally making it to Europe. The young Ecuadorian center-back was wanted by teams like FC Barcelona, Liverpool, and even Benfica, who were interested in signing him. However, the player chose the team where Moisés Caicedo shines.

For its part, Independiente del Valle continues to set milestones in Ecuadorian football by selling stars, some of whom have not even debuted in LigaPro or the Copa Libertadores, and already have a secured future in Europe. Ordóñez has only played in the youth categories of the Ecuadorian National Team.

In recent years, IDV has sold so many important players to Europe that they have already accumulated over 100 million from these transactions. Their last two transfers were even of players who haven’t played in the first team, like Lerma and Ordóñez.

Chelsea is also betting on Ecuadorian talent, and it’s possible that Ordóñez won’t be the last tricolor they decide to sign. The club already has Moisés Caicedo and Kendry Páez in its ranks. But before, they also inquired about players like Piero Hincapié and Joel Ordóñez.

The youth players IDV has sold in recent years

Independiente del Valle has been known for historic sales in recent years. The club has sold to Europe stars such as Kendry Páez, Justin Lerma, Moisés Caicedo, William Pacho, among others, generating revenues that already exceed 100 million.

Deinner Ordóñez’s numbers with Ecuador’s youth teams

With Ecuador’s youth national teams, Deinner Ordóñez has played a total of 20 matches, showing significant leadership and potential for the coming years. The tricolor could debut in LigaPro in the coming months.

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