Moises Caicedo has firmly doubled down on his commitment to Chelsea, insisting he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge “as long as possible” and has his sights set on becoming a true Blues legend.
The 24-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder, who joined Chelsea from Brighton in a blockbuster £115m deal in August 2023, made his position crystal clear during the international break. In a wide-ranging interview with Spanish newspaper AS, Caicedo reflected on his rapid rise while shutting down speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.
“I’m very proud of myself for everything I’ve achieved so far,” Caicedo said. “But I still have a lot to do. Being at Chelsea now and representing Ecuador at the World Cup is something very special for my family and for me. The way forward is to keep working hard because I want to be even better.”
When directly asked about the possibility of one day joining Real Madrid, the midfielder delivered a blunt response that will delight Chelsea fans: “You never know in football, don’t you think? I have a contract with Chelsea now.”
He added: “The truth is, I haven’t thought about any other club or leaving London. All I want is to enjoy myself. I have a contract, and I want to keep playing as long as God allows. After that, we’ll see what surprises the future holds.”
Caicedo went on to praise the club that took a huge gamble on him: “Chelsea are a great club. They’ve helped me a lot since I arrived. I want to repay them and stay there as long as I can.”
This comes shortly after he told El Chiringuito TV he is fully focused on Chelsea and harbours a clear ambition: “I want to be a legend, God willing.”
His comments stand in stark contrast to recent noises from teammates. While Enzo Fernandez appeared to flirt with a move to Real Madrid and Marc Cucurella left the door open for Barcelona, Caicedo has shown unwavering loyalty.
Tough Times Under New Manager Liam Rosenior
On the pitch, Chelsea have hit a rough patch since Liam Rosenior replaced Enzo Maresca in the dugout at the start of the year. The Blues enjoyed a promising honeymoon period under the new boss but have since crashed out of the UEFA Champions League and slipped in the race for a top-four Premier League finish.
Chelsea have won just two of their last seven league games and suffered defeats in each of their last four matches across all competitions.
Caicedo acknowledged the challenge of adapting to a new style: “It’s a bit difficult because we were used to Maresca’s style. The adaptation has taken us a little while, but in the end, it’s just a matter of time to get used to something new. Sometimes you adapt faster, and other times it takes a little longer.”
He added: “I think the whole team is going through a tough time. We have to keep going and try to get through the season because we have many great things to fight for.”
With five years left on his contract, Caicedo’s public declaration sends a strong message amid ongoing transfer speculation. While football’s unpredictable nature means nothing is ever set in stone, the Ecuador international’s blunt loyalty has landed like a bombshell in London — and it’s one Chelsea supporters will be thrilled to hear.
The midfielder is determined to repay the club’s faith and etch his name into Stamford Bridge folklore.