Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo has opened up about his journey at the club, reflecting on the criticism he faced after his big-money move from Brighton and how his persistence is now beginning to pay off. The Ecuadorian admits the transition was not easy, but insists he always knew Chelsea was the right place for him.
Softfootball understands that Caicedo previously revealed he was very close to joining Arsenal earlier in his career, but the timing wasn’t right and he now sees his eventual move to Chelsea as perfect, given the club’s ambition and long-term project.
The build-up to today’s blockbuster clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, a battle between first and second place, adds even more weight to Caicedo’s comments. The midfielder is expected to play a major role at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea look to claim all three points and make a statement as the title race heats up.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, Caicedo addressed the doubts and noise surrounding his move, Romano posted:
Moisés Caicedo: I waited until Chelsea came for me. People laughed. They said I chose the wrong place, but sometimes you need time to adapt to a big team. I needed that. I want to give everything to this club.told @kierangill_DM
Another statement from Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, shows Caicedo’s clear long-term commitment to the Blues, with the midfielder putting an end to any speculation about his future saying:
I would like to be here at Chelsea for a long time. I want more trophies with this club.
I want to give everything to this club because they didn’t doubt me. I chose Chelsea because they have ambitions.
With Caicedo settling into life under Enzo Maresca and becoming a key player in midfield, Chelsea fans are already seeing why the club invested so heavily in him. As the season progresses, his presence, composure, and work rate could prove decisive especially in defining fixtures like the one that awaits later today at Stamford Bridge.
