Moises Caicedo Rewarded for Breakout Year as Chelsea Open Contract Talks
Moises Caicedo has been an amazing player at Chelsea ever since he moved to the club. His ability to manage the midfield, distribute passes, and mark well, showing good physicality, has earned him recognition under the badge of the Blues.
What Happed?
According to information we got from a reliable and reputable source, it shows that Chelsea are preparing to open contract talks with Moises Caicedo despite him still under a 6-year contract with Chelsea. Despite having 6 6-year contract with Chelsea, the club is ready to reward the Ecuadorian midfielder. According to The Telegraph, Chelsea is ready to reward the 22-year-old for his stellar performance in his debut season with improved terms.
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The Bigger Picture
During the days off, Moises Caicedo at Brighton, he helped in making Brighton a formidable club, which drew so much attention to the Ecuadorian international, with the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea eager to get his signature. Before arriving at Stamford Bridge last summer, the deal between Chelsea and Brighton was closed for a British-record fee of £115 million ($153m). When Caicedo started playing for Chelsea, his first few months with the club were rocky. Caicedo became a center of attention from both fans and critics, making Ecuador a key figure under the leadership of Enzo Maresca. Playing for Chelsea, Caicedo was able to earn himself both the Club’s Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season awards.
With the information we have at hand currently, Chelsea is considering increasing its salary by 20% if the club secures its place in the next Champions League. Aside from the salary increase, the club is also offering him performance bonuses, a long-term contract extension, which is similar to what was agreed with Cole Palmer and Nickolas Jackson. With this, this will surely solidify Caicedo's role in the club’s future. Both Palmer and Jackson are now tied to the club until 2033, and Caicedo may soon follow suit.
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Did You Know?
Moises Caicedo is one of the Chelsea players who has been future in different roles this season. He has played as a defensive midfielder and even as a right back. This alone shows his tactical flexibility.
What's Next?
As it stands right now, playing the Champions League next season is like a thin line of thread that can be cut. The Blues are currently sitting fifth on the Premier League. For Chelsea to qualify, they need to try and win all their remaining matches.
If Chelsea can secure a place in the Champions League, this will be a major determinant for the bonuses Chelsea promised.
Conclusion
Caicedo has been a wonderful player since joining Chelsea. Some people believe he gives the Mikel Essien type of vibe when playing in the midfield. Do you think Caido will get these bonuses and a salary increment?
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