Moisés Caicedo’s Stellar Rise Sparks Real Madrid Interest

LONDON, England — Ecuadorian midfielder Moisés Caicedo is gaining attention from Real Madrid due to his impressive performance with Chelsea. As he enters his third season with the Blues, following his transfer from Brighton in early 2024, reports indicate that Madrid is closely monitoring the 23-year-old.

According to the British outlet The Boot Room, Real Madrid is looking to strengthen its midfield options, particularly with Juli Calafat leading recruitment decisions. The club has expressed concerns over its midfield depth, and Caicedo fits its needs.

In addition to Caicedo, the team is also interested in his Chelsea teammate Enzo Fernández. The pair’s combination is seen as vital for Madrid to achieve a well-functioning midfield, with Caicedo expected to take on a holding midfielder role.

During their time together at Chelsea, Caicedo and Fernández have contributed a combined 24 goals and 34 assists. Other midfield options for Chelsea include Portuguese player Joao Neves from PSG and Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace.

If a transfer involving Caicedo materializes, it would not be possible until the January 2026 transfer window. Chelsea originally signed Caicedo for $146 million, while Fernández joined for $120 million.

On the gaming front, Caicedo has also gained recognition in the latest release of the video game FC26. Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard included him in his five-player lineup, highlighting Caicedo’s performance rating of 87 out of 100, making him one of the highest-rated players in the game.

Caicedo’s strong presence on the field has earned him significant accolades. Following Chelsea’s recent Champions League victory over Benfica, where he was instrumental, the club shared his performance statistics, praising his offensive involvement and defensive solidity.

On October 1, 2025, Chelsea announced Caicedo as their Player of the Month for September, recognizing his critical contributions during the team’s matches.

The Blues will face Liverpool on October 4, 2025, a crucial Premier League match that could impact their current standing as they look to improve from ninth place in the table.