Chelsea are reported to not be worrying about Moisés Caicedo’s future at Stamford Bridge after what felt like an unnecessarily public split with his former agent and dismissal of links with another.
Earlier this week, Caicedo shared a statement on social media prepared by his new representative, Chris Farnell of IPS Law in Hale, Greater Manchester. It confirmed that the midfielder’s association with agent Manuel Sierra ended on Aug. 14 when their contract ended and wasn’t renewed.
Sierra helped oversee Caicedo’s £115 million ($153.5 million) move to Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion, a British record transfer fee at the time, in 2023. Ali Barat also assisted on that deal. But the statement specifically distanced the player from Barat, who runs the Epic agency.
What caused drama and intrigue was inclusion of the sentence that noted Caicedo has “now appointed people he can trust,” which appeared to throw shade at those named.
However, Caicedo’s social media post featuring the statement was soon deleted and it was reported by that no “ill will” had been intended towards his former representation. Rather, the wording used by his new representative was unfortunately clumsy and “awkward.”
The timing of it all hasn’t helped amid links with a Real Madrid transfer.
The later reported that Chelsea “have no concern” the saga and change of agent will affect Caicedo’s long-term future. The Ecuador international has a contract until at least 2031—which can be extended with an option to 2032—and things are not otherwise expected to be any different. He is described as a “humble character” not interested in public personal enhancement.
Chris Farnell and IPS Law count a young Cristiano Ronaldo, from his days as a Manchester United player, among former clients.
