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Moisés Caicedo explains Chelsea renewal: 'I want to become a legend'

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Moisés Caicedo explained his decision to extend his contract with Chelsea until 2033, stating he wants to become a legend at the club.
  • The Ecuadorian midfielder also discussed his respect for teammate Enzo Fernández and the importance of Danny Welbeck's experience.
  • Caicedo expressed happiness over Mykhaylo Mudryk's return from suspension, highlighting the player's strength and desire to perform.

Moisés Caicedo has revealed his ambition to become a Chelsea legend as the reason behind his contract extension until 2033. Speaking during the club's pre-season tour in Asia on August 4, 2026, the Ecuadorian midfielder emphasized his desire to continue playing for the London club.

I just wanted to keep playing at the club. They wanted me to renew and I said yes, because I want to become a legend here and that's why I renewed my contract.

— Moisés CaicedoExplaining his decision to extend his contract with Chelsea.

"I just wanted to keep playing at the club. They wanted me to renew and I said yes, because I want to become a legend here and that's why I renewed my contract," Caicedo stated. He also shared his high regard for teammate Enzo Fernández, describing him as a great player and person. While Caicedo expressed a desire for Fernández to stay, he acknowledged that the decision rests with the player himself, noting Fernández's strong mentality and experience in handling pressure.

Caicedo also touched upon the reunion with Danny Welbeck, whom he played with at Brighton. He recalled the support Welbeck provided during his adaptation to English football and believes the striker's experience and leadership will be invaluable to the team. "He helped me a lot when I arrived at Brighton, he was important to me. Having him here feels good and I know he will help us a lot, our forwards with his mentality. He will be important for everyone," Caicedo said.

He helped me a lot when I arrived at Brighton, he was important to me. Having him here feels good and I know he will help us a lot, our forwards with his mentality. He will be important for everyone.

— Moisés CaicedoDiscussing the impact of Danny Welbeck joining Chelsea.

Finally, Caicedo welcomed the return of Mykhaylo Mudryk after his suspension. "I am happy for him, it's not easy to stop playing from one day to the next. He is a strong man and we are all happy to have him back, surely he wants to come back stronger than before," he added. These statements follow Xabi Alonso's recent praise for Caicedo, calling him one of the world's best defensive midfielders.

I am happy for him, it's not easy to stop playing from one day to the next. He is a strong man and we are all happy to have him back, surely he wants to come back stronger than before.

— Moisés CaicedoCommenting on Mykhaylo Mudryk's return from suspension.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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