After being involved in an intense two-way battle with Liverpool, Chelsea won the race for the Ecuadorian midfielder.
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Chelsea supporters have every reason to be excited about the upcoming season. They have been one of the busiest sides in the transfer market, with plenty of incomings and outgoings. The latest player to arrive at Stamford Bridge is Moises Caicedo for a massive fee from fellow Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion. After being involved in an intense two-way battle with Liverpool, Chelsea won the race for the Ecuadorian midfielder.
Moises Caicedo is an all-action midfielder who predominantly starts from a deeper position. He can play as a No.6 or No.8 and is very good with and without the ball. The Ecuadorian is a lot matured for his age. At just 21, he has already established himself as one of the top talents to keep an eye out for in world football. After completing his big-money move to Chelsea, Caicedo spoke about his inspiration from the club’s former players.
“Makelele and Kante were an inspiration to me. They were so humble on the pitch. I think I can say we share similar qualities, but they were better. But now I am going to give everything for this club because they did so much for me. When I was a kid, I supported Chelsea and used to watch the games. Now it is amazing to be here. It is one of the biggest clubs in the world. I can’t wait to start with the guys, to give my best and to write my own story,” he was quoted as saying by the club’s website during his first day at Cobham.
It is the start of a new era for Chelsea with Mauricio Pochettino being appointed as the club’s manager. He took out his new-look side to face Liverpool in the opening weekend, which ended up being a 1-1 draw. “I watched the game at the hotel, and I supported the players from there. The team was so good. I enjoyed it a lot. The new Chelsea players did really well. I wanted to be on the pitch with them! I like the style of football, it’s good for me. I am sure I am going to adapt very quickly. I don’t hope, I am sure we are going to win a lot of titles with this amazing club, to put Chelsea where they deserve to be,” he added.
Caicedo then went on to speak about how important a role family plays in his life. “My family is the most important thing. They are everything for me. It is amazing to share this moment with my Mum, and my girlfriend. I am even happier to be here with them. They are there for me in bad moments, and that’s why in the good moments I like to be with them. They have always supported me in every step. That’s amazing for me. They are always on my mind, even in every training session and every game. I’m a humble guy who always wants the best for his family,” he explained.
He also wants to set a good example for the young kids from his home nation, Ecuador, who look up to him. “I also know there are a lot of kids in Ecuador behind me. I have to be an example for them. I want to represent my country in the best way I can. The people there support me. They wear my shirt. They are an inspiration as well to keep working hard,” he stated.
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