Moises Caicedo - Welcome to Manchester United!

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Caicedo to United almost a done deal
Caicedo to United almost a done deal

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been keen on getting a defensive midfielder. Although, according to popular opinion, Manchester United should've been looking for a ready-made player, someone who goes straight into the first team. Instead, the Red Devils have invested in yet another player for the future. The Old Trafford outfit has signed 19-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo for a reported £4.5 million.

Who is Moises Caicedo?

Moises Issac Caicedo Coroza is a 19-year-old Ecuadorian International. He joined the Independiente Del Valle at the age of 13. He was promoted to the first team in the summer of 2019. 

Club Level:

Caicedo has shone for Independiente in the Ecuadorian League
Caicedo has shone for Independiente in the Ecuadorian League

He won the Copa Mitad Del Mundo at the youth level. Thereafter he captained them to victory in the U-20 Libertadores Final against River Plate. He debuted for the senior team in 1-0 win in the Equadorian SerieA over L.D.U. Quito. Despite being only 19, he has appeared in 30 games. He has scored 6 goals providing 2 assists 

International Career:

Caicedo has already made his international debut at just the age of 19
Caicedo has already made his international debut at just the age of 19

Caicedo debuted for the senior Ecuador national team in a 1-0 World Cup 2022 qualification loss to Argentina. He scored his first goal in a 4-2 win over Uruguay. His goal made him the youngest Goalscorer for Ecuador. He scored 1, assisting 3 in the Qualifying Matches. Already capped 4 times for Equador, he looks pretty set to be a key part of their squad for their foreseeable future.

Style of Play:

He's capable of playing as a DM as well as a #8
He's capable of playing as a DM as well as a #8

Caicedo has developed into a midfielder who can do pretty much everything. From a holding midfielder, to a box-to-box, to a long-distance specialist. Starting off in a deep-lying role, he moved forward into a No.8 position. Caicedo is a good reader of the game in/out of possession. He has a good range of passing. The youngster is also known for a great first touch and control. He has displayed fine results, moving him out of the engine room, onto the outside of the mid 3, helping him utilize his pace and explosive bursts into the box.

Role at the Old Trafford?

The Ecuadorian is expected to be a part of the Academy initially
The Ecuadorian is expected to be a part of the Academy initially

The 19-year-old  is widely considered one of Ecuador's greatest prospects, not just of his generation but potentially one of the best they have ever produced. Even ex-Manchester United captain, Antonio Valencia, a legend in Ecuador as well, has personally talked to Caicedo regarding his move to the Greater Manchester club. Caicedo could replace the potentially departing Pogba and a viable option to replace an aging Nemanja Matic. The Ecuadorian is said to be a combination of Kante and Pogba. He has a tireless box-to-box runner and an intelligent user of the ball. He admitted his gameplay is inspired by Kante and Pogba.

To top it off, Caicedo dreams of playing for Manchester United! He holds ambitions to playing in English Top Flight and his favorite team is the Red Devils! 

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