Moises Caicedo officially extended his deal with London's Chelsea by signing a new contract with insurance until 2033. As reported by BBC Sport, the 24-year-old national team player from Ecuador is in the process of changing minds after playing a key role in the team's success last season, winning the Liza conference and the Club.
Caycedo transferred from Brighton in 2023 for a record for Great Britain at that time 100 million pounds sterling (the amount has grown to 115 million pounds sterling, although this record has already been surpassed.
Today, Caicedo's status in the team has changed dramatically. The leadership of the Blues respects him as one of the world’s greatest support providers and has entrusted him with the status of one of their captains.
" . We all started together. There is so much more that needs to be achieved, and I want to win more trophies and give everything to my club and fans.. My dream is to become a Chelsea legend, and I will report to everyone so that this happens,” Caicedo commented on the signing..
The agreement with the Ecuadorian is another in a series of direct extensions of contracts with key players. Previously, captain Reece James signed a new contract, and the club plans to close at least one more contract before the end of the season. Chelsea also increased Cole Palmer's salary.
Caicedo's importance is confirmed by statistics: Last season, he was the only player who left the starting line in a Premier League match under the leadership of great coach Enzo Maresca. Now he has become an irreplaceable starter, having played 42 matches and scored five goals.