Josué Caicedo has signed a contract with Barça, joining from LDU Quito on a loan that includes a purchase option for €2.5M. The option will become an obligation after the fourth game he plays for the First Team. LDU Quito will have 20% on a future sale. The transaction was completed by Lian Sports Agency and Antonio Gialloreto.

The paperwork for Ecuadorian winger Josué Caicedo's move to Barça from LDU Quito has been completed and is expected to be signed in the coming hours. Josué Caicedo is considered one of the best U18 talents in the world. The deal is described as completed. The agreement is for a loan move that includes a potential mandatory buy option valued at approximately €2.5 million. The 18-year-old, who has a current Transfermarkt market value of €300k, made 7 appearances for LDU Quito in the 2025/2026 LigaPro Serie A season.