Bayern Munich are said to have kept an eye on Brighton & Hove Albion’s Moisés Caicedo in their search for central and defensive midfield reinforcements. But the coveted Ecuadorian has apparently opted for another club.
Because desired player Declan Rice is probably not available, FC Bayern is said to have recently looked elsewhere. According to consistent media reports, Moisés Caicedo has also come into the focus of Munich. “Sky” reported that the personnel on Säbener Straße had been discussed.
Even more: According to the TV station, there are said to have been talks with the 21-year-old’s management. No wonder: Caicedo can look back on a remarkable season with 43 competitive games, in the Premier League he made it into the Europa League with his club and thus attracted the attention of numerous interested parties: In addition to the German record champions, FC Arsenal and FC Chelsea .
And it is precisely the latter club that has now apparently won the favor of the defensive midfielder. As transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports, Chelsea have been working in the background for a long time to sign the Ecuador jewel. Because the Blues absolutely need a strong running player who can pull the strings together with Enzo Fernández. Caicedo fits the Londoners perfectly into the scheme.
Favored to remain in England: Caicedo does not want to go to Bayern
“Sky” also reports that Caicedo has not been convinced by FC Bayern’s advances and has now decided to move to Chelsea. The final transfer negotiations between Brighton and the Blues bosses are now to follow.
However, what is already clear: Caicedo, whose contract with the Premier League sixth of the past season is still dated until 2027, will by no means be a bargain.
According to the “Times”, 90 million euros are due for the 21-year-old, whose market value is estimated at 55 million euros. “Football Insider” also believes in a total package of around 92 million euros including bonuses.
Brighton club owner Tony Bloom is said to have estimated Caicedo’s value at the equivalent of around 140 million euros, according to “talksport.com”.
Regardless of the final sum of the transfer, FC Bayern would probably have dropped out anyway with these amounts.