Chelsea’s newest recruit, Moises Caicedo, has been among the headlines since completing his record-breaking transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Speaking on the move, the Ecuador International thanked his family for their support, “They are everything for me. It is amazing to share this moment with my Mum, and my girlfriend. I am even happier to be here with them.” The 21-year-old’s comments have led to inquiries about his girlfriend. Here’s everything to know about the midfielder’s partner.
Caicedo is currently dating Paola Salazar, the pair have reportedly been in a relationship for five years. The couple met during their teen years, with Salazar actively supporting the midfielder’s playing career all throughout. One of her oldest pictures with Caicedo dates back to his spell at Independiente del Valle. And it perfectly represents just how far the duo have come together. In a full-circle moment, the 22-year-old was also present during his official unveiling as a Chelsea player.
Moises Caicedo and his Girlfriend Paola Salazar were a couple since their teens. Her boyfriend is now the most expensive signing in Premier League history.
Loyalty ❤️ pic.twitter.com/auSOHOwrVX— Dex 🇭🇺 (@DominicDeluxe) August 16, 2023
Salazar and Caicedo kept their relationship under wraps for years. It wasn’t until December 2022 that the couple finally went public via an Instagram post. There isn’t much in the public domain about Salazar herself. Although reports have suggested that she works as a model. Moreover, she was supposedly crowned the queen of the Carnival of the Americas in the province of Los Rios. She maintains a low-key presence on social media, and her Instagram account currently has almost 70k followers.
Moises Caicedo family background
Born in Santa Domingo, Moises is the youngest member of a family of 12. The midfielder has nine siblings, with his parents being over the age of 60. The Chelsea man has frequently expressed gratitude towards his parents, as they made substantial sacrifices to facilitate his soccer career.
Moisés Caicedo is the youngest of 10 siblings. His parents pulled together enough money to buy him football boots, leading ‘Moi’ to promise one day to repay them.
Today he’s the subject of a £60m bidding war between Arsenal, Chelsea & Manchester United.pic.twitter.com/W3Ly1Db9Fi
— Michael Gravesande (@OldBlackHack) January 27, 2023
In 2017, Caicedo made a public promise to his parents, stating that he would make them proud. Needless to say, he has kept his word. The player’s mother made an appearance in her son’s heartfelt announcement, with the duo recreating a cherished memory from the past.
Moises Caicedo Net Worth
During his brief spell at Brighton, the midfielder earned a salary that reflected his inexperience as opposed to his quality. The 21-year-old netted $19,000 weekly, with the annual figure being close to $1 million. Following his big-money move to the Blues, Caicedo has undoubtedly earned a massive upgrade.
Reports have indicated that his weekly earnings will exceed the $125,000 mark. And his annual salary should land in the $6-7 million range. Given this, his net worth is set to receive a bump, but as of now, it sits at an estimated $5 million.