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How Man Utd icon Antonio Valencia helped Chelsea sign Moises Caicedo in British-record £115m deal following Brighton 'tip-off'

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<p>According to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/11/08/moises-caicedo-chelsea-superstar-ecuador-brighton/" target="_blank"><em>The Telegraph</em></a><em>, </em>the journey that led Caicedo to Chelsea began years ago with Brighton’s scouting work in Ecuador. At the heart of this discovery were Paul Winstanley and Sam Jewell, who were working at Brighton at the time as key figures in talent identification. It was Valencia who first reached out to Winstanley to recommend a promising 15-year-old midfielder named Caicedo. Winstanley, having a history with Valencia from their shared time at Wigan, took the suggestion seriously and followed up on it, accompanied by Jewell, to see the young player in action. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Their visits to Ecuador were not limited to a one-time observation; rather, they consistently evaluated Caicedo, tracking his development and assessing his fit within the Premier League. It was this persistence and Brighton’s keen eye for emerging South American talent that led to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/moises-caicedo-huge-chelsea-vow-silencing-doubters/blte36c5838ff57bf70" target="_blank">Caicedo’s signing in February 2021.</a></p><p> </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>However, Chelsea’s acquisition of both Winstanley and Jewell from Brighton marked a shift in the Premier League talent pool. The two recruitment experts joined Chelsea, bringing along their deep understanding of Caicedo’s potential. When a transfer bidding war erupted between Chelsea and Liverpool, the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/moises-caicedo-chelsea-confirm-gbp115m-signing-midfielder-brighton/blt29e83387bde96d7c" target="_blank">Blues had the last laugh </a>as they agreed to shell out £115 million to bring the Ecuadorian to Stamford Bridge. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>After enduring a challenging first season, Caicedo is proving his worth and making significant contributions in Chelsea’s midfield. His recent highlight came in a high-stakes match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-man-utd-moises-caicedo-wesley-fofana/blt639182947facce99" target="_blank">where he scored a stunning equalizer,</a> firing a precise volley past United goalkeeper Andre Onana from outside the penalty area, that secured a crucial point for Chelsea. He is preparing for another challenging fixture as Chelsea face Arsenal in a London derby this Sunday.   </p>

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How Man Utd icon Antonio Valencia helped Chelsea sign Moises Caicedo in British-record £115m deal following Brighton 'tip-off' | Goal.com India

Manchester United icon Antonio Valencia was key in helping Chelsea sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton in a British-record £115m deal.

How Man Utd icon Antonio Valencia helped Chelsea sign Moises Caicedo in British-record £115m deal following Brighton &apos;tip-off&apos;