London, Aug 15 (Ians) Chelsea have completed the signing of Ecuador international midfielder Moises Caicedo from Brighton for a potential British record fee of 115 million pounds (146 million US dollars).
The initial fee of 100 million pounds, plus 15 million pounds in add-ons, surpasses the 106 million pounds Chelsea paid Benfica for Argentine international Enzo Fernandez earlier this January. This move continues the club’s significant spending over the past year, reports Xinhua.
Caicedo agreed to an eight-year contract with the South London club, favoring them over Liverpool. Liverpool had a 111 million pounds offer for the midfielder accepted by Brighton on Friday.
“I didn’t have to think twice when Chelsea called me, I just knew I wanted to sign for the club. It’s a dream come true to be here and I can’t wait to get started with the team,” said the player on the Chelsea website.
Caicedo becomes Chelsea’s eighth signing of the summer,...
The initial fee of 100 million pounds, plus 15 million pounds in add-ons, surpasses the 106 million pounds Chelsea paid Benfica for Argentine international Enzo Fernandez earlier this January. This move continues the club’s significant spending over the past year, reports Xinhua.
Caicedo agreed to an eight-year contract with the South London club, favoring them over Liverpool. Liverpool had a 111 million pounds offer for the midfielder accepted by Brighton on Friday.
“I didn’t have to think twice when Chelsea called me, I just knew I wanted to sign for the club. It’s a dream come true to be here and I can’t wait to get started with the team,” said the player on the Chelsea website.
Caicedo becomes Chelsea’s eighth signing of the summer,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
London, Aug 14 (Ians) Premier League club Chelsea have agreed a deal worth a British record £115m ($146 million) with Brighton & Hove Albion for midfielder Moises Caicedo. Chelsea are understood to be paying an initial £100m, plus £15m in performance-related add-ons, Sky Sports report said.
The fee agreed for Caicedo exceeds the £107m Chelsea paid for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, breaking the British-record transfer fee in January.
The report further said that Caicedo is set to sign an eight-year deal with Chelsea and the midfielder has been given permission by Brighton to undergo a medical on Monday.
The Ecuador international had also been a target for Premier League rivals Liverpool, who on Friday agreed a reported record £110 million fee with Brighton.
Last week, Liverpool came to terms on a substantial £111 million agreement to acquire Caicedo. However, the deal was derailed as the 21-year-old communicated his intention to join Chelsea instead.
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The fee agreed for Caicedo exceeds the £107m Chelsea paid for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, breaking the British-record transfer fee in January.
The report further said that Caicedo is set to sign an eight-year deal with Chelsea and the midfielder has been given permission by Brighton to undergo a medical on Monday.
The Ecuador international had also been a target for Premier League rivals Liverpool, who on Friday agreed a reported record £110 million fee with Brighton.
Last week, Liverpool came to terms on a substantial £111 million agreement to acquire Caicedo. However, the deal was derailed as the 21-year-old communicated his intention to join Chelsea instead.
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- 8/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sydney (Australia), Aug 12 (Ians) Leicy Santos’s stunner for Colombia was not enough, as England fought back for a 2-1 victory here on Saturday, setting up a clash with Australia in the semifinals of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
England had edged past Nigeria on penalties in the Round of 16 and have reached the quarterfinals in all six of their Women’s World Cup appearances.
The Lionesses were seeking to reach the semifinals for the third edition in a row, after defeating Canada 2-1 in the quarterfinals in 2015 and winning 3-0 against Norway at this stage in 2019, reports Xinhua.
Having beaten Jamaica 1-0, Colombia reached the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, becoming just the second South American side to achieve this feat alongside Brazil.
Lauren James started a two-match ban due to her red card in the Nigeria game, with Ella Toone getting the nod in the starting line-up,...
England had edged past Nigeria on penalties in the Round of 16 and have reached the quarterfinals in all six of their Women’s World Cup appearances.
The Lionesses were seeking to reach the semifinals for the third edition in a row, after defeating Canada 2-1 in the quarterfinals in 2015 and winning 3-0 against Norway at this stage in 2019, reports Xinhua.
Having beaten Jamaica 1-0, Colombia reached the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, becoming just the second South American side to achieve this feat alongside Brazil.
Lauren James started a two-match ban due to her red card in the Nigeria game, with Ella Toone getting the nod in the starting line-up,...
- 8/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
London, Aug 11 (Ians) Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on Friday confirmed that his club has come to an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo.
The deal is worth a reported 110 million pounds ($140 million), which would be a record fee for a transfer in Britain. The fee agreed for Caicedo exceeds the £107m Chelsea paid for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez earlier this year.
“I can confirm the (Caicedo) deal with the club is agreed, whatever that means in the end. Of course, we want the player and not just the agreement,” Klopp said at a news conference ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League opener at Chelsea on Sunday.
The 21-year-old Caicedo has yet to agree personal terms or undertake a medical examination.
However, several media reports have suggested that the midfielder has been keen to move to Chelsea, who have been unable to agree a fee with Brighton.
The deal is worth a reported 110 million pounds ($140 million), which would be a record fee for a transfer in Britain. The fee agreed for Caicedo exceeds the £107m Chelsea paid for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez earlier this year.
“I can confirm the (Caicedo) deal with the club is agreed, whatever that means in the end. Of course, we want the player and not just the agreement,” Klopp said at a news conference ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League opener at Chelsea on Sunday.
The 21-year-old Caicedo has yet to agree personal terms or undertake a medical examination.
However, several media reports have suggested that the midfielder has been keen to move to Chelsea, who have been unable to agree a fee with Brighton.
- 8/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sydney, July 25 (Ians) Debutants the Philippines stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 to secure their first FIFA Women’s World Cup victory, while Colombia defeated South Korea 2-0 on Tuesday.
In the late fixture, Norway and Switzerland played out a goalless draw in Hamilton in Group A, reports Xinhua.
After losing star forward Ada Hegerberg to injury before kickoff, Norway struggled to penetrate and face a fight to reach the round of 16.With just one point from two games, Norway must win their final group game against an increasingly confident Philippines, who shook up Group A with their momentous victory over New Zealand.
Sarina Bolden scored the Philippines’ historic match-winner in the 24th minute to silence the 33,000 fans in Wellington.
“I’ve got everyone else’s tears all over my eyes, it’s so emotional,” the Philippines coach Alen Stajcic said.
“You saw how long New Zealand had to wait for...
In the late fixture, Norway and Switzerland played out a goalless draw in Hamilton in Group A, reports Xinhua.
After losing star forward Ada Hegerberg to injury before kickoff, Norway struggled to penetrate and face a fight to reach the round of 16.With just one point from two games, Norway must win their final group game against an increasingly confident Philippines, who shook up Group A with their momentous victory over New Zealand.
Sarina Bolden scored the Philippines’ historic match-winner in the 24th minute to silence the 33,000 fans in Wellington.
“I’ve got everyone else’s tears all over my eyes, it’s so emotional,” the Philippines coach Alen Stajcic said.
“You saw how long New Zealand had to wait for...
- 7/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sydney, July 25 (Ians) Teenager Linda Caicedo scored on her FIFA Women’s World Cup debut on Tuesday as Colombia earned a pivotal 2-0 win over South Korea, here.
In sunny conditions, 18-year-old phenom Caicedo lived up to the hype when she bagged Colombia’s second goal late in the first half.
After breaking down the left, Caicedo cut back inside and fired outside the box, as goalkeeper Yoon Young-geul botched a save above her head and the ball fell over the line.
It was an especially heartwarming moment for Caicedo, who had survived ovarian cancer at the age of 15, a Xinhua report said.
Becoming the first teenager to score at this year’s tournament, Caicedo doubled Colombia’s lead after Catalina Usme had converted a penalty in the 30th minute.
South Korea were outplayed for most of the first half, unable to penetrate a dogged Colombia defence. Their best chance...
In sunny conditions, 18-year-old phenom Caicedo lived up to the hype when she bagged Colombia’s second goal late in the first half.
After breaking down the left, Caicedo cut back inside and fired outside the box, as goalkeeper Yoon Young-geul botched a save above her head and the ball fell over the line.
It was an especially heartwarming moment for Caicedo, who had survived ovarian cancer at the age of 15, a Xinhua report said.
Becoming the first teenager to score at this year’s tournament, Caicedo doubled Colombia’s lead after Catalina Usme had converted a penalty in the 30th minute.
South Korea were outplayed for most of the first half, unable to penetrate a dogged Colombia defence. Their best chance...
- 7/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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