Moises Caicedo has penned a brand new long-term Brighton contract that runs till 2027 after he was focused by Arsenal through the January switch window.
The Seagulls even have an choice for an additional 12 months on Caicedo, who has made a huge impact for the Premier League membership since making his debut final April.
Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi informed the membership’s official web site: “It is a incredible information for the membership, our followers, for me and most significantly for Moises.
“It is going to make us stronger as we transfer ahead in the direction of our targets on the pitch.”
Caicedo joined Brighton from Ecuadorian membership from Independiente del Valle in February 2021.
The 21-year-old was the topic of two bids from Arsenal within the January switch window, whereas Chelsea have been additionally reportedly .
Caicedo informed Brighton that he wished to depart in an open letter posted on social media, however he remained on the south coast and has now made 29 Premier League appearances for the Seagulls.
Talking final month, De Zerbi remained coy when requested whether or not Caicedo will stay at Brighton past this season.
“I used to be at all times sincere and clear with you and I need to even be this time sincere and clear,” stated Albion head coach De Zerbi.
“I’m very joyful Moises stays with us till the tip of the season.
“I need to converse to our followers as a result of I need them to help him. I don’t need them to criticise him. I like Moises, the individuals who work inside Brighton love Moises, he’s a great man.
“I don’t know if he made a mistake or not however the switch market is closed and the followers should observe me as a result of I take duty for him. And if I say one thing so clear about Moises, they must consider in me.”
Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has inspired them to signal Caicedo or Alexis Mac Allister together with Declan Rice.
“I’m additionally nonetheless a giant fan of Mac Allister and Caicedo from Brighton, since I first noticed them play. I do know Arsenal received’t attempt to purchase all of them, however they’d additionally match subsequent to Rice very well,” Petit stated.
“It additionally wouldn’t be a lot of a giant transfer, geographically, for Rice as he’s positioned in London with West Ham, so the transfer received’t damage an excessive amount of.
“However with all due respect to West Ham, it’s time for Rice to go.
“It jogs my memory of Lampard when he first left West Ham and went to Chelsea and look what he achieved for himself. He grew to become top-of-the-line midfielders on the earth at Chelsea. Rice ought to observe his instance and depart given Arsenal are prepared to purchase him.”
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