Chelsea are going through a difficult period but look set to tie down one of their key players to a long-term contract
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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has agreed a new long-term contract with the club, the Press Association understands.
Caicedo’s decision to commit his future to Chelsea is a significant show of faith in owners BlueCo amid a challenging period for the club.
The Ecuador international, who joined Stamford Bridge in 2023 for a then-British record £115million from Brighton, is set to sign an improved deal keeping him at the club until 2033, making him one of their top earners.
Caicedo has been a near ever-present in midfield this season, and is central to Chelsea's long-term planning. Securing his commitment follows captain Reece James's new deal in March, marking a second crucial contract boost.
The club's willingness to increase the 24-year-old's pay is understood to be a reward for his indispensable services and their belief in his crucial role for the club's future success.
Moises Caicedo has agreed a new deal with Chelseaopen image in gallery
Moises Caicedo has agreed a new deal with Chelsea (PA Wire)
Chelsea's policy typically involves lower base salaries with heavy incentives for individual and collective performance, a strategy that has led to suggestions some stars are underpaid.
This commitment from Caicedo arrives at a critical moment for Chelsea, who are enduring an awful run of form that has severely threatened their hopes of playing in next season's Champions League.
With just one Premier League win in their last seven, they now sit four points behind Liverpool for the final qualification spot. Their upcoming match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday is pivotal for keeping their European aspirations alive.
Despite these positive contract developments, doubts persist over the futures of other key players.
Enzo Fernandez was reprimanded and suspended internally for two matches after openly courting Real Madrid in a podcast while away on international duty.
Separately, Marc Cucurella publicly challenged the club’s decision-making on recruitment and the sacking of former manager Enzo Maresca, while also admitting that it would be difficult to turn down an approach from Barcelona.