Another Chelsea star drops transfer bombshell with latest Real Madrid claim | Football

Moises Caicedo says he is committed to Chelsea but has not ruled out a move to Real Madrid later in his career.

A turbulent few weeks at Stamford Bridge have rocked the Blues who lost four games on the bounce heading into the international break, crashing out of the Champions League in the process.

Enzo Fernandez added to those woes in a series of interviews where he left his long-term future in west London in real doubt.

Liam Rosenior confirmed on Friday the Argentina international has been sidelined for the next two games for ‘crossing the line’ – a decision that prompted a furious response from Fernandez’s agent who also revealed other options away from Chelsea will be explored this summer if contract talks don’t mend fences.

Marc Cucurella is another Chelsea star to have raised doubts over his future, admitting it would be difficult to turn down a move to Barcelona if the Catalan giants were to come calling.

Caicedo initially took a very different approach, insisting his focus is on becoming a ‘Chelsea legend’ in an interview last week.

In a subsequent chat with AS, the Ecuador international reiterated he is focused on Chelsea for now but was less committed on his long-term future when asked if he can see himself playing in Real Madrid’s famous white shirt one day.

‘You never know in football, don’t you think?’ Caicedo said.

‘I have a contract with Chelsea now. The truth is, I haven’t honestly thought about another club, about leaving London, but well, in the end, you never know in football.

‘All I want is to enjoy myself. I have a contract and I want to keep playing as long as God allows. After that, we’ll see what happens. I have a contract, but we’ll see what the future holds. Let’s see what surprises await us.’

Caicedo’s midfield partner Fernandez slammed the club’s decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca in January in one of the interviews he gave to Argentine media.

Caicedo admitted transitioning under Rosenior has been ‘difficult’ and ‘a bit of a struggle’ but is confident there are ‘great things’ ahead for the club.

‘Yes, it’s a little difficult because we were with a coach we were used to playing with, with his style,’ Caicedo said.

‘But now we have Rosenior with us. It’s been a bit of a struggle to adapt, it’s true, but I know it’s just a matter of time to get used to something new. Sometimes you adapt faster, sometimes it takes a little longer.

‘Anyway. I think the whole team is going through a tough time right now, yes. We have to keep going, we have to try to get through this, the season, because we have a lot of great things ahead of us.’

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