Moises Caicedo: ‘I can’t refuse Chelsea; I’m desperate to leave Brighton in £100million move’

Brighton’s Moises Caicedo has confessed his eagerness to join Chelsea, stating that he couldn’t turn down the opportunity to play for the Blues.

Mauricio Pochettino’s team is in discussions for a £100 million deal to secure the services of the Brighton midfielder, with the Ecuadorian player standing firm on the price tag.

The 21-year-old previously attempted to push for a transfer to Arsenal in January and expressed his disappointment at missing out on that move.

However, he is now poised to complete a move to Chelsea, a transfer worth £100 million.  

‘It’s a big team, that’s true,’ Caicedo told La Cancha Con Majo.

‘A very historic team and I can’t say no because it is a very big, historic, beautiful team. The city as well is beautiful.’

Caicedo also expressed his composure about the situation, stating: ‘It’s a very great emotion. What guy wouldn’t want them to be talking about him?

‘I know how to handle it. I don’t get carried away by emotions. I’m enjoying time with my family for now. There is pressure, but I am calm.

‘I am waiting for whatever God decides. He will know what is best for me.’

Caicedo joined Brighton for £4.5m in January 2021 on a three-year deal from Independiente del Valle. If sold for £100 million to Chelsea, Brighton will make an enormous return of over £95m profit on the promising talent.