Overview
- Chelsea announced the Ecuador midfielder has signed a two-year add-on that keeps him under contract through June 2033.
- Caicedo said he believes the team is moving in the right direction and that this is only the beginning, according to the club statement.
- He joined from Brighton in August 2023 on an eight-year deal after a reported €133 million fee that set a Premier League record at the time.
- The club praised his impact, citing roughly 140 appearances, 42 games this season with 5 goals and 1 assist, and key roles in Conference League and Club World Cup wins.
- Foot Mercato, citing The Telegraph, reported the longer deal also protects Chelsea’s position as transfer talk surfaced, including claims Enzo Fernández pushed for his exit.