Chelsea Football Club has officially confirmed transfer deals for two promising young talents, Jesse Derry and Kendry Paez, as part of their ongoing squad development strategy.
In separate announcements via their official website on Thursday, July 31, 2025, the Blues revealed that 18-year-old Jesse Derry has joined the club from fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace. The talented youngster has committed his future to the west London club by signing a contract that runs until 2029.
Derry, who represented England at this summer's UEFA European Under-19 Championship, is considered one of the country's brightest prospects and will be looking to make an immediate impact at Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, Ecuadorian talent Kendry Paez will continue his development away from Chelsea after joining French Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg on a season-long loan arrangement.
Despite being only 18 years old, Paez brings considerable experience to his loan spell, having already made 70 appearances for Independiente del Valle since his senior debut in February 2023. The midfielder has also earned 18 caps for the Ecuador national team, highlighting his exceptional talent and maturity.
"We look forward to monitoring and supporting Kendry's development throughout his time in France. Good luck, Kendry," Chelsea stated in their announcement.
These transfers represent Chelsea's continued focus on securing young talent with high potential as part of their long-term squad building strategy under the current ownership.
The Blues have been active in the transfer market this summer, with these moves following recent developments involving other players including discussions around Victor Osimhen, who surprisingly joined Galatasaray instead of Chelsea, and ongoing interest in Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze.
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