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Josué Caicedo Transfer from LDU Quito to FC Barcelona
Goal.com reports that Barcelona have officially announced the signing of Josue Caicedo. The 18-year-old arrives from LDU Quito on an initial loan deal that includes an option to buy for the 2026-27 season. The teenager will join the club's development squad.
Goal.com reports that Barcelona have officially announced the signing of Josue Caicedo. The 18-year-old arrives from LDU Quito on an initial loan deal that includes an option to buy for the 2026-27 season. The teenager will join the club's development squad.
Josué Caicedo, a left-back born in 2008, joins Barcelona from LDU Quito on loan with an option to buy. The purchase option is set at 2.5 million euros and will be triggered automatically if Caicedo makes four official appearances with Barcelona's first team. Initially, Caicedo will join Barça Atlètic under Juliano Belletti, with the possibility of being called up to the main squad. Barcelona observers were impressed by Caicedo's performances in the last Copa Libertadores Under 20 and secured his signing ahead of other European clubs. Last season, Caicedo made eight official appearances for LDU Quito's first team across league and Copa Libertadores matches.
Josué Caicedo, a left-back born in 2008, joins Barcelona from LDU Quito on loan with an option to buy. The purchase option is set at 2.5 million euros and will be triggered automatically if Caicedo makes four official appearances with Barcelona's first team. Initially, Caicedo will join Barça Atlètic under Juliano Belletti, with the possibility of being called up to the main squad. Barcelona observers were impressed by Caicedo's performances in the last Copa Libertadores Under 20 and secured his signing ahead of other European clubs. Last season, Caicedo made eight official appearances for LDU Quito's first team across league and Copa Libertadores matches.
The transfer of Josué Caicedo to Barcelona is complete.
The transfer of Josué Caicedo to Barcelona is complete.
Josué Caicedo will be the first player that Barcelona acquires directly from a club in Ecuador. The Catalan club is completing the final details for the acquisition of the left-sided player from LDU Quito. The deal is a loan with a purchase option for 2.5 million euros. The option becomes a mandatory purchase if Caicedo makes at least five appearances in the first team during the 2026/27 season. The South American club will retain a 20% share on any future sale. Caicedo is scheduled to be in Barcelona in early July to start the preseason with Barcelona Atlètic, and the official announcement is anticipated between this week and the next. The player was also watched by other significant European clubs and MLS clubs, but he consistently gave preference to Barcelona.
Josué Caicedo will be the first player that Barcelona acquires directly from a club in Ecuador. The Catalan club is completing the final details for the acquisition of the left-sided player from LDU Quito. The deal is a loan with a purchase option for 2.5 million euros. The option becomes a mandatory purchase if Caicedo makes at least five appearances in the first team during the 2026/27 season. The South American club will retain a 20% share on any future sale. Caicedo is scheduled to be in Barcelona in early July to start the preseason with Barcelona Atlètic, and the official announcement is anticipated between this week and the next. The player was also watched by other significant European clubs and MLS clubs, but he consistently gave preference to Barcelona.
Fabrizio Romano reports that an agreement has been reached between all parties for the transfer of 18-year-old Ecuadorian Josué Caicedo to FC Barcelona from the top-flight club LDU Quito. The deal is reportedly a loan that includes an option to buy. The option to buy could become mandatory under certain conditions, which would lead to a transfer fee of approximately €2.5 million for the left-sided wide player. Caicedo began playing for the first team during the current season and made 7 appearances in the LigaPro Serie A. He is initially intended for Barcelona's reserve team. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €300k.
Fabrizio Romano reports that an agreement has been reached between all parties for the transfer of 18-year-old Ecuadorian Josué Caicedo to FC Barcelona from the top-flight club LDU Quito. The deal is reportedly a loan that includes an option to buy. The option to buy could become mandatory under certain conditions, which would lead to a transfer fee of approximately €2.5 million for the left-sided wide player. Caicedo began playing for the first team during the current season and made 7 appearances in the LigaPro Serie A. He is initially intended for Barcelona's reserve team. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €300k.
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