Chelsea have announced the signing of Ecuadorian midfield sensation Moises Caicedo from Brighton.
A club statement confirming the signing of Caicedo reads;
“Chelsea is delighted to announce the signing of Ecuador international Moises Caicedo.
“The 21-year-old midfielder has agreed an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with a club option of a further year, and joins from Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion.”
Caicedo, 21, joins Chelsea as the club’s seventh signing this summer as the Blues continue on their summer overhaul and squad rebuild under new owner Todd Boehly and new manager, Mauricio Pochettino.
Following a mass exodus of the club’s first team players, Chelsea have signed a number of young talents. Christopher Nkunku, Angelo Gabriel, Nicolas Jackson, Lesley Ugochukwu, Robert Sanchez, and Axel Disasi are new reinforcements in the squad this summer with Caicedo now joining the list.
Caicedo’s Chelsea move wraps up the craziest transfer saga this summer which pitted Chelsea against domestic rivals Liverpool.
After having four bids for the player rejected by Brighton, Liverpool attempted a late hijack of Moises Caicedo’s deal. The Merseysiders reached agreement with Brighton for Moises Caicedo after submitting a record £110m for the player.
However, they faced a uphill task agreeing personal terms with the 21-year-old as the latter only wanted a move to Chelsea.
Sources close to the club revealed Liverpool had made attempts to convince Caicedo of the club’s project but failed as the midfielder told them he is only interested in joining Chelsea.
After Liverpool’s failed attempt to sign the player, Chelsea launched a record £115m bid for the player which was accepted by Brighton.
The Blues already had personal agreement in place for Caicedo and have now completed the signing for the player. Caicedo is joining Chelsea as the club’s most expensive player beating the club’s last summer £106.5m transfer spend on Enzo Fernandez. He may likely make his debut for the club in their next Premier League game against West Ham.
Moises Caicedo Chelsea contract and salary
Futballnews understands Caicedo has signed a long term contract with Chelsea till 2031. The midfield sensation has committed his future to the club on a nine-year contract with an option of a one-year extension.
At Brighton, Caicedo earned £781,000 every year and £15,000 every week. His Chelsea salary is yet to be made official but sources close to the club have revealed Chelsea are offering Caicedo almost 9 times his wages at Brighton. He will earn roughly £125,000 weekly and £4m – £5million every year.
Moises Caicedo career stats
Moises Caicedo started his professional football career in his homeland with an Ecuadorian club, Independiente del Valle in 2019.
He played for three years for the club from 2019 to 2021, making 25 appearances, scoring four goals. He joined Brighton in 2021 but recorded a slow start to his career with the Seagulls.
He was loaned to Beerschot throughout 2021/22 season before returning to the Seagulls last season. Caicedo impressed on his first full season with Brighton, making 39 appearances for the club with a goal and an assist.
Caicedo won Brighton’s Player of the Season last season and Brighton Players’ Player of the Season. He attracted interest from top Premier League clubs after his standout performance with the Seagulls
Moises Caicedo style of play
Moises Caicedo plays as a defensive midfielder. He has been tipped as one of the best and most promising DMs in the Premier League. He is known for his quick and calculated moves with an excellent dribbling skills. Caicedo has been lauded for his great technical abilities and playmaking roles. He can easily switch roles at the middle of the park and is full of confidence with the ball. He will easily fit into Mauricio Pochettino’s attacking style of football and will make a good pairing with Chelsea last summer signing from Benfica, Enzo Fernandez.
