A real rising star in the Premier League, Moisés Caicedo (21 years old) broke out in the eyes of English football specialists as obvious. Technically gifted, endowed with a capacity for recovery and an exceptional volume of play, the Ecuadorian quickly won unanimous support. The 21-year-old played 43 matches last year (1 goal and 1 offer) where he was one of the strong men of Brighton & Hove Albion led by Roberto De Zerbi. He also showed himself during the World Cup with Ecuador, of which he has been a part for three years (32 caps, 3 goals).
From then on, his future with the Seagulls is uncertain and already last January, Arsenal and Chelsea had fought a fierce fight to snatch the signature of the native of Santo Domingo. Moreover, he had asked his club to facilitate his departure during the last winter transfer window: “I’m proud to be able to bring a record transfer fee to Brighton which will allow them to reinvest it and help the club continue their success story. The fans have taken me to their hearts and they will always be in my heart, so I hope they can understand why I want to take this wonderful opportunity.” Eventually it stayed and even extended until June 2027.
Brighton claim record transfer
Despite this long contract, Moisés Caicedo continues to fuel transfer rumors and his presence in the Brighton side for next season is not yet guaranteed. However, Arsenal decided to target another player and offered the signing of Declan Rice. This left the field open to Chelsea, who have been negotiating for Moisés Caicedo for a few weeks. The Blues made a first approach of £60m or €70m which was immediately rebuffed by the Seagulls. According to the Evening Standardthe London club would be on the verge of making a more important offer which should thus reach 70 million euros of pounds sterling or more than 81 million euros.
A hell of a sum for the player who nevertheless remains on a single reference year in England, but who could not be enough in the face of the high demands of Brighton & Hove Albion. The club, coached by Roberto De Zerbi, is waiting for Chelsea to approach the 122 million euros spent by Arsenal on Declan Rice. Thus, 100 million pounds would be expected by the Seagulls or more than 116 million euros. Which would make Moisés Caicedo the third most expensive signing in the Premier League after Declan Rice and Enzo Fernandez. If the negotiations are going to be difficult with Brighton, Chelsea know that the player is seduced. “It’s a great team, it’s true. A very historic team that I can’t say no to because it’s a very big, historic and beautiful team.” had also declared the player to the Ecuadorian channel TC Television.
