Barcelona signs Josué Caicedo from LDU Quito on loan deal

FC Barcelona has reached an agreement to sign 18-year-old Ecuadorian winger Josué Caicedo from LDU Quito. The deal is structured as a loan with a €2.5 million option to buy, which becomes mandatory after Caicedo plays his fourth match for the senior team. Initially expected to play with Barça Atlètic, he is known for his pace and versatility, able to perform as a left-back, wingback, or winger. The signing is viewed as a significant addition to the squad, with scouts impressed by his performance in the U20 Copa Libertadores. LDU Quito will retain a 20% sell-on clause as part of the agreement.

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