Chelsea announce signing of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo. The 21-year-old Ecuadorian has signed an 8-year contract with the Blues, with an option to renew for another season, according to the Pensioners' official website.. For their player, the Seagulls will receive 115 million pounds (more than 133 million euros). The Londoners managed to intercept the defensive midfielder from Liverpool, who offered Brighton for a player of 110 million pounds.

Caicedo's transfer has become the most expensive transfer in the history of the English Premier League (EPL) and British football in general. The previous record was also held by Chelsea – last winter the Blues paid Benfica ?106.8m for Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez.. The London club creatively presented the newcomer on social networks, repeating his old photo, where he hugs his mother in a Chelsea shirt in front of a car.

Caicedo has been with Brighton since 2021 when he moved from Ecuador's Independiente del Valle.. Moises made 43 Premier League appearances in all competitions last season, scoring one goal and one assist.. Recall that Chelsea started the new season of the Premier League with a home draw with Liverpool (1:1). In the 2nd round, Mauricio Pochettino's team, which is played by Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk, will face West Ham away on August 20.