Popular football influencer on X, Trey, has ignited fresh debate among football fans after Arsenal’s 3–2 win over Bournemouth, where Declan Rice scored twice to inspire the comeback victory.
In the aftermath of the game, with Rice once again delivering in a big moment, Trey weighed in on the long-running discussion around football’s most expensive midfielders — and his verdict didn’t sit well with Chelsea supporters.
Reacting via his official X handle, Trey wrote:
This is what £100M should get you, not Enzo or Caicedo bro.
The comment, referencing Chelsea’s £100m-plus signings Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo, quickly went viral and sparked intense reactions, as fans debated whether Rice represents better value for money than the Blues’ midfield duo.
Some supporters leaned into the banter.
@Sasha Solami joked:
“Deserves a better club like Chelsea ngl.”
Others pushed back strongly.
@TheBlueLamp argued:
Declan Rice is a good player. Obviously. But Caicedo is still the better of the two.
@Redprat added another angle to the debate:
Still not better than Pogba who was cheaper !!
Arsenal fans were quick to defend their man, with @htc/afcfan stating:
Enzo and Caicedo wish they could tie his shoelaces.
Interestingly, even rival supporters weighed in.
@Thartch, a Liverpool fan, admitted:
I am a Liverpool fan but I have to agree with you. He’s been consistently and steadily improving. True value for money.
Not everyone was convinced by the comparison, though.
@The Elder responded:
Caicedo is better than Declan Rice bro. Enzo has won more trophies than Rice. If it’s by Premier League goals then Lampard is the greatest midfielder in football history. You’re a comedian.”
The debate continued to spiral, with @Great Child summing up the chaos humorously:
Those who compared Declan Rice and Caicedo in the transfer window should be arrested 😂.
The Rice vs Caicedo conversation has rumbled on since the summer transfer window, with fans split between on-pitch impact, trophies, and value for money.
Interestingly, SoftFootball earlier reported that Declan Rice himself holds Caicedo in high regard, revealing that the Arsenal midfielder voted for the Chelsea star to be included in the PFA Team of the Season, adding another layer of irony to the fan-led rivalry.
As Rice continues to deliver decisive performances for Arsenal, and Chelsea search for refined consistency, the £100m midfield debate looks far from settled and fans on X are clearly not done arguing just yet.
