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Moises Caicedo: Why Chelsea are spending up to British record £115m on Brighton midfielder

When Moises Caicedo joined Brighton from Independiente del Valle for £4m at the end of the 2021 January transfer window, it barely made a ripple. His latest move is making a far bigger splash.

Two and a half years and just 45 Premier League appearances on from his arrival in England, the 21-year-old is set to become the most expensive footballer signed by a British club.

Amid fierce competition, Chelsea have signed him for an initial £100m fee from the Seagulls, likely rising to a British record of £115m for the player to join a midfield they have lavishly remodelled this summer.