Chelsea Loans Páez to Strasbourg, Adds New Transfers

Chelsea have loaned Ecuadorian midfielder Kendry Páez to their sister club Strasbourg for the 2025–26 season after completing his €20 million transfer from Independiente del Valle, initially agreed in 2023. Páez joins fellow Chelsea loanees Mike Penders and Mamadou Sarr at Strasbourg, reaching FIFA’s three-player loan limit between related clubs. Permanent transfers to Strasbourg include Ishé Samuels-Smith and Mathis Amougou. Chelsea is also sending Marc Guiu on loan to Sunderland and is in talks for transfers involving RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons and Ajax's Jorrel Hato. These moves are part of BlueCo’s development strategy to provide young players with first-team experience. The partnership between Chelsea and Strasbourg continues to facilitate talent development and squad management.