Moises Caicedo reveals {that a} telephone name with a Chelsea team-mate helped persuade him to hitch the Blues in British file £115m deal regardless of late curiosity from Liverpool

Moises Caicedo has revealed {that a} dialog with a Chelsea team-mate helped him make the selection to hitch the Blues as a substitute of Liverpool.

Chelsea had been linked with Caicedo for various months, when Liverpool unexpectedly launched a £110m bid which was accepted by Brighton.

Caicedo although declined to enter talks with the Reds because the midfielder and his advisors determined London was their most well-liked vacation spot. 

He as a substitute joined Chelsea in a British file £115m deal, and has now revealed {that a} midfield associate helped him make the transfer.

Showing on Sky Sports activities’ Large Interview, Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez revealed that they had held talks earlier than the transfer was made official.

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The Argentine World Cup winner stated: “I referred to as and advised him that he needed to settle for and are available as a result of Chelsea is a good and bold membership.

‘And I’ve to thank God for giving me the possibility to play alongside him at Chelsea as a result of everyone knows the nice participant he’s, however he’s additionally a incredible individual, so I am grateful he selected Chelsea.’

Recalling the dialog, Caicedo stated: ‘It was a pleasant chat. I imply, the truth that a world champion was phoning you, among the best midfielders on the planet. 

‘Receiving that decision was very good and he satisfied me to return right here.

‘He stated it was an awesome membership, that there are a lot of younger gamers, there was a togetherness right here. 

‘I’ve all the time loved the bond in a workforce as a result of I feel that, if there’s that bond, we will take care of any scenario we might face: stress, all the pieces. So, that is what motivated me to return right here.

‘Now, I am having fun with enjoying alongside him, in coaching as effectively, in rondos. We’re all the time collectively. So, I am very pleased and I am attempting to do issues higher day-after-day, as Enzo stated, to be a great instance for everybody on the membership.’ 

Regardless of spending over £1bn on transfers since Todd Boehly’s arrival, Chelsea have struggled to climb again to the highest of the home recreation.

After ending within the backside half of the desk final 12 months, Chelsea have received simply 4 video games out of 11 within the Premier League this time period, and sit tenth within the standings.

Chelsea picked up a 4-1 victory on Mauricio Pochettino’s return to Tottenham on Monday and face one other stern take a look at with Man Metropolis on Sunday.