Chelsea have secured their newest starlet signing in 16-year-old Deinner Ordonez.
The teenager who plays for Independiente del Valle – Moises Caicedo’s former club – will join once eligible after turning 18.
There is a club-to-club agreement in place as well as one with the player, who is a defender, having agreed to move to Stamford Bridge.
Ordonez will pen a long-term contract, the details of which has not yet been revealed by sources. He is set to join in 2028 and has been capped up to Under-20 level with Ecuador.
Chelsea have a strong relationship with Independiente, the Ecuadorian club.