Chelsea transfer target and Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo has hailed new Chelsea signing and countryman Kendry Paez. Caicedo believes the teenager has a massive future ahead of him.

The 16-year-old Ecuadorian will move to Stamford Bridge in May 2025 after Chelsea agreed a £17.5million fee with Independiente del Valle.

Asked if he has watched any of Paez, and how highly he rates the Chelsea youngster, Caicedo told La Cancha Con Majo: “He’s a crack!

“The truth is there are times where I watch Independiente games, it’s good to see those talents in Ecuador because we know we have very good youth.

“I’m very happy for him, for everything that he’s doing.

“All I can tell him is keep on the right track, doing things really well, and he’s going to go really far because the talent he has is incredible.”