BARCELONA, July 15: FC Barcelona have signed Ecuadorian left-back Josue Caicedo from LDU Quito. The 18-year-old defender arrives on an initial loan deal that will become a permanent transfer for a fee of around 2.5 million euros if he makes a set number of first-team appearances, with LDU Quito entitled to 20 percent of any future sale.
A tall and powerful defender, Caicedo began his career as a winger and already has first-team experience with LDU Quito. He will begin next season with Barcelona’s B team but is also expected to train with the first team, reports Xinhua.Spanish media reported the move at the end of June, but Barcelona did not confirm the transfer until late on July 13.FC Barcelona are looking to sign a winger and a forward, with Atlético Madrid’s Julian Alvarez its main target. Their approach was confirmed by Barca President Joan Laporta, who said on Wednesday that his club has made an offer for Atletico Madrid’s Argentine international striker Julian Alvarez.
Alvarez recently surprised Atletico by telling the press during the World Cup that a move would be in the best interest of both parties. (IANS)
