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Moises Caicedo finally transferred away from Brighton, with Chelsea his final destination, but it wasn't without drama.
It was a transfer saga that saw Chelsea initially bid for the Brighton midfielder, only for Liverpool to attempt to hijack the move.
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Liverpool are in talks with Brighton & Hove Albion over Β£100 million-rated MoisΓ©s Caicedo as they attempt to hijack Chelseaβs long-standing pursuit of the midfielder. [@_pauljoyce] pic.twitter.com/kM5Cejouwl
— The Anfield Talk (@TheAnfieldTalk) August 10, 2023
It seemed as though their Β£100 million bid was going to be enough, and many Liverpool fans were ready to welcome him to Anfield.
Welcome to Anfield πMoises Caicedo π΄β€ pic.twitter.com/pcvCDiebFD
— Liverpool fans (@yuusufmahamuu17) August 10, 2023
But their greetings were premature, as the player rejected their approach, opting to move to Stamford Bridge instead.
Liverpool fans frantically deleting their Welcome Caicedo tweets and taking the Ecuador flag out of their bios. pic.twitter.com/cR6sYZjkct
— Rory Flanigan (@Flan8) August 11, 2023
Liverpool Fans, Come here Small Small. Welcome to Chelsea Caicedo pic.twitter.com/gaCBGzCXd5
— π¦π¨π₯π πͺππ‘π¦ ππ₯ππ‘π (@SureWinsArena) August 14, 2023
Liverpool left embarrassed after Caicedo transfer
Many rival fans have acknowledged the embarrassment Liverpool fans must be feeling right now after it seemed as though he would sign for their club, with many rival fans taking their chance to make fun of the Reds.
The Liverpool fans reaction to hearing π¨HERE WE GO caicedo to Chelsea πͺπ¨π΅ pic.twitter.com/N26jgcWKQv
— Celtic88CFC (@Celtic88CFC) August 13, 2023
Liverpool Club and Its fans' reactions after Caicedo told them that he only wants to join Chelsea. π pic.twitter.com/rz3a5BdwLv
— Canadian π¨π¦ (@Canadian_gh1) August 11, 2023
Twitter has exploded over the last few days, following the story of ‘Will he, won't he' with both sets of fans eagerly awaiting the announcement of the signing.
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MoisΓ©s Caicedo has slept on his decision and has decided he wants to join Liverpool and NOT Chelsea.
π£οΈ [@AlVeissSport] pic.twitter.com/XcbHoqfmTc
— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) August 12, 2023
Liverpool fans thought they had MoisΓ©s Caicedo for 12 hours and then… pic.twitter.com/1r85TTljPP
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 13, 2023
Unfortunately for Liverpool, they missed out, but some of their fans didn't want Caicedo anyway, it seems, with some tweeting stats showing how over-rated the midfielder is compared to others.
Caicedo is over rated pic.twitter.com/bMLmEqAXzn
— Coby (@charlesasare7) August 11, 2023
Fact: Caicedo is over-rated
— Raff Morris (@raff_morris) August 11, 2023
Even if Caicedo wants to join Liverpool still, Klopp and half of the fans wont accept him. Klopp didnt sign Fekir because of his agent, it will be the same now.
— Darwizzy π΅πΈ (@darwinnunezyyz) August 11, 2023
For Chelsa fans, however, they can now get excited at the prospect of seeing one of the best young defensive midfielders in the Premier League play for them, with the Ecuadorian given the number 25 shirt, the same one worn by Chelsea legend, Gianfranco Zola.
Moises Caicedo will wear the number 25, same number our legend Zola use to wear. pic.twitter.com/XYrdwxnRSB
— Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) August 15, 2023
The acquisition has been a welcome one for the Blues fans, who seem to enjoy the fact he chose the London club over the Merseyside club.
Moises Caicedo is a blue π pic.twitter.com/eSamKm5gA9
— Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) August 15, 2023
Liverpool miss out on Lavia as well
But that is not even the end of the saga, with Liverpool then turning their attention back to their original target, Lavia, of Southampton.
However, Chelsea were seemingly out for revenge and approached Lavia too, with a deal expected to be concluded in the next day or two after the Blues agreed to terms with the Saints.
Chelsea fans have already started welcoming the youngster to their club, before it has even been announced.
Good morning. We're welcoming Romeo Lavia to Chelsea football club today pic.twitter.com/DFNjF6Hou7
— CFCDatro (@CFCDatro) August 15, 2023
Happy Lavia Day! π§πͺ π΅pic.twitter.com/7h3JBhElcO
— Chels HQ (@Chels_HQ) August 15, 2023
But are the Blues fans acting prematurely? Who will Liverpool turn to next? Loads of questions to be answered over the next couple of days, it seems.
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