The £115 million ($155m) signing from Brighton has already earned his reputation as one of the best in his position since joining Chelsea in August 2023. No longer just a midfield destroyer, the 23-year-old has added a clinical edge to his game, netting stunning long-range goals, including his thunderous strike against Liverpool.But despite his recent brilliance, Caicedo remains humble, distancing himself from comparisons to club icons who achieved greatness in their own right.
Caicedo made it clear that while he is grateful for the love, he still has a long way to go before matching the achievements of Kante and Makelele.
“It’s so good the fans love me, but for sure I am very far from N’Golo Kante or Makelele,” Caicedo said in an interview with Chelsea’s official media. “What they did here was a lot. I am going to keep working because I want to become a legend here and reach a lot of things with this amazing club.”
With Caicedo playing at his best, Chelsea’s fortunes under manager Enzo Maresca are beginning to look brighter. The club, which had been in turmoil in recent years, is showing signs of stability and growth. The 2-1 victory over Liverpool was another important step forward, showcasing a team that is starting to gel. Even without star forward Cole Palmer, sidelined due to injury, Chelsea held their own against a formidable Liverpool side, with Caicedo’s stunning strike providing the spark.
With a break for international duties ahead, Chelsea will regroup and return to action with a crucial clash against Nottingham Forest on October 18. A win here would be crucial to keeping the pressure on the top three. Currently sitting five points off first place, the potential is undeniable, and there’s a growing sense that title talk is not just wishful thinking, but a legitimate goal for this Chelsea side.
