Chelsea set to reward Moises Caicedo with improved contract

Chelsea are set to reward Moises Caicedo with an improved contract this summer, according to the Telegraph.

The Ecuadorian midfielder has been the spine of the team since joining the club from Brighton & Hove Albion.

After shaking off a horror start in Chelsea blue, Caicedo’s influence in the middle of the park has been remarkable.

His impact was recognised at Chelsea’s end-of-season ceremony on Sunday night when he was honoured with the Men’s Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year awards.

That came after Chelsea’s impressive 3-1 win against Liverpool, which saw talisman Cole Palmer return to the scoresheet for the first time in 19 games.

Caicedo has proven to be one of the best midfielders in the world, and Chelsea want to make sure it reflects in his next deal.

The 23-year-old joined Chelsea in 2023 for a British-record £115 million, and his current deal runs until 2031, giving the Blues plenty of security over his long-term future.

Chelsea have made it clear that players who prove themselves or exceed expectations will be rewarded.

They did that with Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson last year, handing them bumper new deals after their blistering start to life at Stamford Bridge.

Caicedo is next in line. Formal talks won’t start until the end of the season, but the midfielder is high on the list of priorities for the summer.

The timing is deliberate. Chelsea want to make sure their best player isn’t distracted towards the end of the season.

The Blues are fighting for a Champions League spot and also have one foot in the Europa Conference League final after thrashing Djurgardens 4-1 in the semi-final first leg.

A Champions League spot also comes with financial benefits for Caicedo and many of his teammates.

The Ecuadorian has a clause that gives him a 20 percent pay rise if Enzo Maresca’s side finish in the top five.