Chelsea’s Pursuit of Moises Caicedo and Brighton’s Resistance: Latest Updates and Performance Highlights

07/28/2023 11:09 p.m. Updated to 07/28/2023 11:10 p.m.

In a context where Chelsea does not get off the attempt to hire moises caicedo Despite the high economic aspirations of the Brighton, The Ecuadorian midfielder played what could have been his last game with the Gaviotas jersey. El Niño Moi played almost 60 minutes of the 2-1 defeat against Newcastle, in a friendly played in New Jersey, corresponding to the Premier League Summer Series.

While Roberto De Zerbi’s team carries out its preseason in the United States, the Blues do not stop trying to hire the former Independiente del Valle. After his offer for 80 million pounds was rejected, the renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano assured that from the team now led by Mauricio Pochettino they will once again charge for Moi, since it is one of their priorities for this market despite previous refusals by Brighton.

Despite all this, the man born in Santo Domingo continues to make merit so that Chelsea wants to have him in their ranks next season. In the match against Newcastle, Moisés Caicedo was one of the best footballers on the field, becoming the axis in the middle of his team’s field and managing the strings of a Brighton that, while the tricolor was on the field, was far superior to its rival.

Extremely precise in controls and passes, the midfielder sensation of the Premier League He developed a little more forward than usual, showing that he has plenty of technique to also be the one who filters balls and generates attacks from midfield. In the defensive aspect he had practically no work, but he is always seen attentive to any ball that passes through his radar, and helpful with his teammates.

Caicedo played 60′ against Newcastle.

This Friday may have been Moisés Caicedo’s last game in the Brighton shirt. While negotiations often take time and can be delayed, It is estimated that this weekend it will finally be resolved if the Ecuadorian leaves the Seagulls and joins Chelsea, or he stays at least six more months in Sussex, where he will play in the UEFA Europa League.

Caicedo was one of the best in Brighton vs Newcastle. (AP)

When do Brighton play again?

The start of the Premier League is getting closer, so it would be best for both the player and the clubs to resolve the transfer as soon as possible. Brighton makes its debut in the most competitive league in the world on the weekend of Saturday 12 August against newly promoted Luton Town, but before that they will have one last friendly preparation against Rayo Vallecano, on Sunday, August 6.