Moises Caicedo: Six reasons why Chelsea must break the bank for N’Golo Kante’s natural successor | Goal.com UK
The Blues are expected to lose the renowned Frenchman this summer but Brighton’s midfield dynamo would be more than an able replacement
“N’Golo Kante [is my idol]. I like the way Kante plays because he pressures a lot. I learn every day when I watch him. I think it helps watching these top players if you want to carry on improving.”
Those were the words of a 19-year-old Moises Caicedo when he became a Brighton player back in 2021, and it seems he must have been watching a lot of the Frenchman in the two years since. After a meteoric rise to prominence on the south coast, he is ready to step into his idol’s rather big boots at Stamford Bridge as Kante prepares to head for the riches of Saudi Arabia.
Despite a harrowing 2022-23 season in which they failed to qualify for any form of European football, Chelsea lead the race for the coveted Ecuadorian’s signature ahead of the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool. Like his reputation, Caicedo’s price tag has soared since he arrived in England for just £4.3 million ($5.5m), but GOAL explains why Chelsea should be breaking the bank (again) to land him…