If any Chelsea player deserved to end the 2024/25 season with a trophy to his name, it was midfield superstar Moises Caicedo.
Caicedo ended the campaign with the club’s Player of the Year award, however picked up his first trophy with the Blues as they were crowned Conference League winners last week.
A sensational second-half display was capped off with the Ecuadorian’s late goal, and it was fitting that he had the final say on a campaign he has dominated on the pitch.
Club legend John Terry has been wowed by Caicedo, and supporters are already gearing up to see him in action at the Club World Cup later this month.
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Moises Caicedo given incredible welcome by Ecuador squad
Before then, he will be in action for his country as they close in on qualification for the 2026 World Cup, also in the United States.
As Caicedo joined up with his international teammates, the entire squad applauded him upon arrival, whilst all congratulating him following Chelsea’s victory over Real Betis.
The superstar midfielder has been joined in the Ecuador senior squad by Kendry Paez, who he is set to play alongside for Chelsea in the coming seasons now he has turned 18.
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The first opportunity to see the two play together comes at the Club World Cup, with it already reported Paez will be in action for Enzo Maresca’s side.
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Caicedo to face Chelsea starlets during international break
Ecuador’s first game of the international break sees them take on Brazil, with them currently ahead of the five-time world champions in the race for qualification.
As Carlo Ancelotti prepares for his first games in charge of the nation, he has selected a number of young Chelsea stars to try and inject some life into the side.
Andrey Santos and Estevao Willian have both been called up to the squad, meaning they could both get the chance to test themselves against one of the best players the Blues have to offer.
Santos will feature at the Club World Cup, where as Estevao will take part in the competition for Palmeiras before making the move to Stamford Bridge following the group stages.