Barcelona agrees to sign teenager Josué Caicedo from LDU Quito
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Barcelona has reached a verbal agreement to sign 19-year-old defender Josué Caicedo from LDU Quito for €2.5 million. The deal includes a loan to Barcelona Atletic with an option to buy. Caicedo impressed scouts during the Under-20 Copa Libertadores and is recognized for his speed and attacking capability. He is expected to join a roster of young talent at Barcelona this summer, including striker Hamza Abdelkarim.
- •Josué Caicedo, from LDU Quito, is set to join Barcelona.
- •Transfer fee for Caicedo is reported to be €2.5 million.
- •He will be loaned to Barcelona Atletic before a potential permanent move.
- •Caicedo showcased his skills at the Under-20 Copa Libertadores.
- •Barcelona aims to build a roster of promising young players.
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