Barcelona Sign Ecuadorian Teenager Josue Caicedo From LDU Quito

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Barcelona Sign Ecuadorian Teenager Josue Caicedo From LDU Quito

Barcelona have signed 18-year-old Ecuadorian left-back Caicedo from LDU Quito on loan with a $2.85 million purchase option, per Fabrizio Romano. The option becomes mandatory once Caicedo makes four senior appearances. He joins Barca Atletic under Belletti for 2026-27, marking the first time a player has moved directly from an Ecuadorian club into Barcelona's system.

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