Real Madrid quietly added Moisés Caiceceo to their list of midfielders they are monitoring while planning a midfield rebuild. Catch off side.
The club sees the Ecuadorian as a powerful, ball-earned midfielder who can perfectly fit into a new set-up alongside Jude Bellingham.
His energy and ability to break up play make him a strong candidate, but any move will depend heavily on the current team situation in Madrid.
Real Madrid wants Kaiseko in the middle
Caicedo’s profile is easy to understand. He is a dynamic and combative figure who is great at disbanding plays and covering the ground. This is appealing to top clubs looking for balance along with creative and advanced number eights like Bellingham.
That reputation has been built on his form since leaving Brighton in 2023 and joined Chelsea. That summer move has been widely reported as a signature on the UK and records, with regional fees of £115 million/£166 million.
Contractually, Caiceceo is tied to Stamford Bridge in long-term deals.
He signed an extension upon arrival and will retain him at Chelsea until around 2031. This is the stability that Chelsea leverages negotiations.
Chelsea considers assets sold as non-selling assets unless exceptional offers are offered, and numbers such as price tags that circulate in the market, £12-130 million, reflect that reality and explain why the approach is complicated and expensive.
Madrid has compiled a list of midfield contenders and is looking carefully at Chelsea’s midfield star, but simultaneously assessing the current team balance and the role Xabi Alonso wants to shape.
With Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga and other younger options still in the picture, it appears that Los Blancos is treating Caiceco as one of several potential future solutions rather than an immediate prioritization.
The Chelsea Star is attracting interest from PSG
Paris Saint-Germain has been mentioned in relation to Kayseco and is usually framed as a long-term interest rather than an urgent bid.
The midfielder scored a spectacular Chelsea goal against Liverpool on Saturday, helping his team defeat the defending Premier League champions 2-1.
Kaiseko is just like a midfield profile and Real Madrid wants to add to the modified team under Alonso. But the transfer reality, a hefty price tag, a long Chelsea contract and Madrid’s own midfield resources mean the Spaniard is likely to remain an observer for now.
The former Chelsea player feels that the Blues have players that “will be special”