Overview
- A now-deleted Instagram statement issued via his solicitor said Caicedo is no longer represented by Manuel Sierra, denied links to Ali Barat, and initially claimed he had appointed “people he can trust” before an amended version also came down.
- The message stated the agreement with Sierra ended on August 14, 2025, with multiple outlets reporting Caicedo will now be advised by family members.
- Subsequent reporting clarified Barat of Epic Sports has never been Caicedo’s personal agent and has only acted in an advisory capacity, while Sierra helped negotiate the 2023 move from Brighton.
- Club sources describe Chelsea as relaxed about the change, citing Caicedo’s deal through 2031 with an option for a further year and his status as a key player.
- External interest has been reported, including Real Madrid monitoring, yet sources say the switch is not tied to an imminent transfer and that Chelsea may explore improved terms or performance-based rewards.