The Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo has signed a brand new contract with the Premier League membership till 2027, having requested to go away within the January switch window.
The Seagulls even have an choice for an additional yr on Caicedo, who attracted two bids from Arsenal in January and used to be additionally a reported goal for Chelsea. That led the Ecuadorian world to request a transfer in a commentary posted on social media, however the membership held company and Caicedo stayed put.
“This is fantastic news for the club, our fans, for me and most importantly for Moises,” mentioned the Brighton supervisor, Roberto De Zerbi. “It will make us stronger as we move forward towards our targets on the pitch.”
Caicedo joined Brighton from Ecuadorian membership Independiente del Valle in February 2021, spending the primary a part of the next season on mortgage with Beerschot in Belgium. The 21-year-old has made a giant affect on the Amex Stadium since making his Premier League debut final April.
Brighton can spice up their hopes of European qualification with a house win over West Ham on Saturday, however De Zerbi will probably be absent from the dugout after receiving a one-match touchline ban. The Italian used to be proven a purple card within the tunnel through the referee, Darren England, following the 1-0 house defeat to Fulham in February.
De Zerbi, who has additionally been fined £15,000 through the Football Association, mentioned of England afterwards: “I feel he is not a just right stage of refereeing. But I feel the referees within the Premier League don’t seem to be sufficient for this crucial league.”
Andrea Maldera, the Brighton assistant manager, will take over touchline duties this weekend as the Seagulls try to claim a first win in three league games. Pervis Estupiñan and Solly March, who both missed the midweek FA Cup win over Stoke, are available again, but Levi Colwill is not yet quite ready to return.
“The gamers know really well what they have got to do,” said De Zerbi. “I am lucky to be a coach of this squad. It is not a big problem if I stay or not on the bench. It’s a problem for me because my life is to stay on the bench, not to stay on the stand.”
Although he permitted the rate, De Zerbi maintained his trust he had no longer performed the rest improper, pronouncing: “It’s just right as a result of it is completed and we commence once more. I’m used to residing in soccer for 30 years. I’ve to just accept the selections even though I do not believe they’re proper.
“For me it’s not a problem, the problem is to win the game tomorrow,” he added. “But I imagine it no longer the suitable determination. I feel I will’t exchange and I feel I did not make errors relating to appreciate or unhealthy phrases, however I choose staying in my position – and my position is at the bench.”