This would be the unusual reason for Kendry Páez’s ownership in the Ecuadorian National Team

If there is a player who has been the target of criticism recently in the Ecuador national team that is Kendy Páezthe Ecuadorian midfielder once again had a bad game against Paraguay and once again there is skepticism about his ownership. From the press they slip the possible reasons for the Tri to insist on him.

Kendry Páez was bought by <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/01/premier-league-manchester-citys-turnover-for-the-first-time-higher-than-manchester-uniteds/" title="Premier League – Manchester City's turnover for the first time higher than Manchester United's”>Chelsea of the Premier League However, for him to have minutes in the English tournament he must meet certain criteria. The FA set conditions for foreign footballers to be eligible to play for their clubs.

One of the conditions for the FA to allow clubs to have their foreign players is that they have a minimum number of matches in the National Team, in their clubs, as well as the position in which the selling clubs must be in the season.

Nearly 20 games is what Kendry Páez should accumulate in the Ecuadorian National Team, according to other press reports, what the Independiente del Valle midfielder should have.

From Ecuador’s coaching staff, Sebastián Beccacece stated that in his opinion Páez played a good game against Paraguay and defended his call-up days ago.

The final amount that Chelsea paid for Kendry Páez

Kendry Páez was part of one of the million-dollar transfers that Chelsea made this season. Mauricio Pochettino’s team paid 18 million euros for his transfer, leaving 20% ​​of the economic rights for Independiente del Valle.

Kendry Páez and his 2023 statistics

Kendry Páez that year has played 52 games, 32 with Independiente del Valle and 20 with the Ecuadorian National Team (adding under 17, under 20 and the major). He has scored 10 goals and given 12 assists and earned him the Chelsea contract.

Communicator graduated in Journalism in Ecuador. Ten years of experience in web media, radio, social networks and ComPol. Passionate about communication, football, politics and photography. Today with the responsibility of deputy editor at Bolavip Deportes covering information from Liga de Quito, Emelec, Independiente del Valle, Barcelona SC, the Ecuadorian National Team and more. But with a great passion for South American football.