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Kendry Paez has flown to the United States to train with Chelsea despite not being named in their Club World Cup squad, in a bid to impress Enzo Maresca.
The expectation remains that Paez, the 18-year-old Ecuadorian described as a wonderkid, will leave on loan this summer.
He was signed on a pre-agreement at the age of 16 for £17million, and Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg is his likeliest destination.
While it is understood Paez’s preference would be to be around Chelsea’s first team over the next season, the club are considering what is best for his progress.
Andrey Santos has been used as an example over how a temporary stay at Strasbourg can benefit beneficial, with the 21-year-old Brazilian among those in their Club World Cup squad in the United States.
Chelsea flew to Philadelphia on Friday to begin their prep for FIFA’s expanded club competition.
Their first game will be against Los Angeles FC in Atlanta on Monday when Liam Delap is expected to make his debut after signing from Ipswich for £30million.
Chelsea starlet Kendry Paez has travelled to the United States to join up with Enzo Maresca’s Club World Cup squad
Ecuador international has not been named in the squad but is determined to impress Maresca
