Chelsea’s stance on Moises Caicedo’s future revealed after midfielder switches agents

Chelsea have no fears over Moises Caicedo’s future after the Ecuador international confirmed he has changed agents. Caicedo posted a cryptic statement on social media stating he has left Manuel Sierra, whose Football Division Worldwide company is now part of AS1. Caicedo has become one of the best midfielders in the Premier LeagueAFP via Getty There was also clarification that Caicedo is not represented by Ali Barat. The Epic Sports super agent has only ever played an advisory role, including for Caicedo’s then £115million British transfer record switch to Chelsea in August 2023. The statement came from solicitor Chris Farnell and ended saying Caicedo ‘has now appointed people that he can trust’. It was hastily amended due to the unfortunate wording. talkSPORT understands there is no rift or bad blood between Caicedo and his former representatives, instead, the Chelsea midfielder has simply decided to be represented by family members. Twenty-three year-old Caicedo has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, yet sources close the player told talkSPORT he is not looking to leave Chelsea, nor are Chelsea willing to listen to offers, however high. Caicedo’s contract runs until summer 2031 with the option of a further year, meaning Chelsea hold all the cards. The expectation is Caicedo will now be rewarded with fresh terms following a superb 2024/25 season. This has been Chelsea’s plan since the end of last season and is not a reaction to Caicedo’s change of agent. But given Caicedo’s deal has six years remaining, there is no guarantee a new contract will be offered. Caicedo had a tough start to life at Chelsea, but he’s turned it aroundGetty Chelsea’s incentive-driven structure instead allows for performance-related wage increases without having to renegotiate entirely. Caicedo is already one of Chelsea’s best-paid players earning in excess of £150,000 per week. Caicedo’s rise There wouldn’t be too many people who watch the Premier League that would argue that Caicedo isn’t one of the best midfielders in the division. Of course, there is plenty of competition from Ryan Gravenberch, Declan Rice and Sandro Tonali to name but a few. But Caicedo deserves his plaudits, and Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is a huge fan – insisting he can follow in the footsteps of club icons N’Golo Kante and Claude Makelele. Speaking on talkSPORT Drive, he said: “They (Kante and Makelele) were both amazing. Gravenberch is competition for Caicedo as the best midfielder in the Premier LeagueGetty “I played with Maka obviously and he was a different type to N’Golo, because N’Golo could really get around, whereas Maka basically sat in front a lot. “But I see because of the style of play, he (Caicedo) can do the Makelele break-up stuff really, really well, close down space really quickly. “Now he’s shown last season and this, that he’s got the sort of Kante bits in his game because N’Golo could do that, could arrive at the edge of the box and score. “What he’s got to do now is just turn out consistently for the next season and hopefully try and win things with Chelsea. “It (the comparison) makes sense, he’s doing really well.” And ex-Liverpool and Fulham star Danny Murphy is a huge fan, saying on Kick-Off: ““Caicedo’s been outstanding. Caicedo has scored three goals in seven Premier League games this seasonGetty “For me Gravenberch, Rice, Caicedo – those three come to mind straight away. They’ve all got a little bit different attributes. “In terms of an all-round midfielder – the thing is Caicedo’s kind of changed people’s view a little bit.”

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Chelsea’s stance on Moises Caicedo’s future revealed after midfielder switches agents

Chelsea have no fears over Moises Caicedo’s future after the Ecuador international confirmed he has changed agents.

Caicedo posted a cryptic statement on social media stating he has left Manuel Sierra, whose Football Division Worldwide company is now part of AS1.

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo cups his ear to fans after scoring against Liverpool — Caicedo has become one of the best midfielders in the Premier League

There was also clarification that Caicedo is not represented by Ali Barat.

The Epic Sports super agent has only ever played an advisory role, including for Caicedo’s then £115million British transfer record switch to Chelsea in August 2023.

The statement came from solicitor Chris Farnell and ended saying Caicedo ‘has now appointed people that he can trust’.

It was hastily amended due to the unfortunate wording.

talkSPORT understands there is no rift or bad blood between Caicedo and his former representatives, instead, the Chelsea midfielder has simply decided to be represented by family members.

Twenty-three year-old Caicedo has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, yet sources close the player told talkSPORT he is not looking to leave Chelsea, nor are Chelsea willing to listen to offers, however high.

Caicedo’s contract runs until summer 2031 with the option of a further year, meaning Chelsea hold all the cards.

The expectation is Caicedo will now be rewarded with fresh terms following a superb 2024/25 season.

This has been Chelsea’s plan since the end of last season and is not a reaction to Caicedo’s change of agent.

But given Caicedo’s deal has six years remaining, there is no guarantee a new contract will be offered.

Moises Caicedo scores against Liverpool — Caicedo had a tough start to life at Chelsea, but he’s turned it around

Chelsea’s incentive-driven structure instead allows for performance-related wage increases without having to renegotiate entirely.

Caicedo is already one of Chelsea’s best-paid players earning in excess of £150,000 per week.

Caicedo’s rise

There wouldn’t be too many people who watch the Premier League that would argue that Caicedo isn’t one of the best midfielders in the division.

Of course, there is plenty of competition from Ryan Gravenberch, Declan Rice and Sandro Tonali to name but a few.

But Caicedo deserves his plaudits, and Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is a huge fan – insisting he can follow in the footsteps of club icons N’Golo Kante and Claude Makelele.

Speaking on talkSPORT Drive, he said: “They (Kante and Makelele) were both amazing.

Ryan Gravenberch celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Everton — Gravenberch is competition for Caicedo as the best midfielder in the Premier League

“I played with Maka obviously and he was a different type to N’Golo, because N’Golo could really get around, whereas Maka basically sat in front a lot.

“But I see because of the style of play, he (Caicedo) can do the Makelele break-up stuff really, really well, close down space really quickly.

“Now he’s shown last season and this, that he’s got the sort of Kante bits in his game because N’Golo could do that, could arrive at the edge of the box and score.

“What he’s got to do now is just turn out consistently for the next season and hopefully try and win things with Chelsea.

“It (the comparison) makes sense, he’s doing really well.”

And ex-Liverpool and Fulham star Danny Murphy is a huge fan, saying on Kick-Off: ““Caicedo’s been outstanding.

Caicedo has scored three goals in seven Premier League games this season

“For me Gravenberch, Rice, Caicedo – those three come to mind straight away. They’ve all got a little bit different attributes.

“In terms of an all-round midfielder – the thing is Caicedo’s kind of changed people’s view a little bit.”