Chelsea set to open talks with key player over contract extension amid standout season: Reports

Chelsea are reportedly set to commence talks over a contract extension for their midfield star, Moises Caicedo, given his performances this season. The Ecuador international already has a deal at Stamford Bridge that runs till the summer of 2031.

Now, Matt Law, a journalist for The Telegraph, claims that the Blues want to see Caicedo at their club for even longer. Providing an update about the situation, Law wrote on his X account (formerly Twitter):

"Moises Caicedo next in line for new Chelsea contract with talks expected this summer. Also how Champions League qualification will trigger player contract clauses."

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Law suggests that Caicedo's extension will also depend on the west Londoners' ability to secure UEFA Champions League football for next season. At the moment, the Blues are placed fifth in the standings and need to finish at least in this position to achieve this goal.

They've got Nottingham Forest, who are sixth and have played a game less, chasing them. Aston Villa are in the mix as well, three points short of Enzo Maresca's side, having played the same number of matches.

As for Caicedo, he's been a reliable part of the deeper midfield area for Chelsea this season, having made 41 appearances across competitions, bagging a goal and five assists. Expect him to start for the Blues in their next Europa Conference League semi-final match on Thursday, May 08.

They face Djurgarden for the second leg of this final-four match at Stamford Bridge, with the score 4-1 in their favor after the first game.

Levi Colwill hails Stamford Bridge atmosphere after Chelsea v Liverpool

The Stamford Bridge atmosphere has come into question throughout this Premier League season. However, it seems as though the fans were up for it when Chelsea beat Liverpool 3-1 at home on Sunday, May 04.

Central defender Levi Colwill, who started this tie, lavished praise on the Blues fans for playing a part in this Premier League fixture. Speaking after this game, he said (via Chelsea News):

"It pushes us over the line, at times when we’re stuck in a low block and we’re defending, it gives us that extra belief and that extra man to try and not concede.”

Up next for the Blues in the league is a trip to St.James' Park to face Newcastle United on May 11. The Magpies are also contending for Champions League place, sitting fourth and level on points with the west London side.

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Rahul has been a European football journalist for Sportskeeda since 2023. A B.B.A. L.L.B. graduate, he captained his university football team and also played for Boca Juniors Football School during his initial years, and also coached his university's girls team. He always aims to translate his tactical awareness, knowledge of the sport and first-hand experience into well-researched articles for his readers.

A follower of the beautiful game since 2014, Rahul is an avid Arsenal and a match-going Bengaluru FC fan. His favorite footballer is Mesut Ozil due to his love for nimble-footed playmakers, while his favorite manager is the legendary Arsene Wenger owing to the Frenchman's attractive style of football.

Rahul, whose favorite FIFA World Cup moment is Lionel Messi lifting the trophy in 2022, has interviewed grassroots expert Tom Byer in the past and gained insight into Japanese football. He also believes Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland can rule the footballing world and take Ronaldo and Messi's place.

When he is not writing, Rahul likes to spend his time playing football, following the Indian Super League and watching other sports. He is also a huge cricket fan and supports Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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Edited by Rahul Naresh