Overview
- Barcelona and LDU Quito confirmed on Monday that Caicedo will join Barça Atlètic for the 2026/27 season on loan with an end-of-season purchase option.
- Media reports say the option is set at €2.5 million and becomes mandatory if Caicedo makes four official first-team appearances, though the club did not detail those terms.
- The 18-year-old is a left-footed full-back who can play up the flank and is noted for his pace, physicality and long passing after eight senior appearances for LDU Quito.
- Caicedo was scouted at the Under-20 Copa Libertadores and his move follows Barcelona’s regular strategy of developing South American prospects in the Segunda Federación.
- The deal includes a reported sell-on arrangement for LDU Quito and could lead to first-team chances or a future transfer that triggers payments back to his former club.