Chelsea make Moises Caicedo error on club website after confirming new signing's squad number

Chelsea fans have identified an error on the club's website subsequent to the club's announcement of Moises Caicedo's new squad number.

Caicedo finalized his £115 million transfer from Brighton to Chelsea on Monday, officially signing an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

The 21-year-old rejected advances from Premier League rivals Liverpool in the process, affirming his exclusive desire to join Chelsea, despite having a pre-scheduled medical appointment with the Merseyside outfit.

The Blues have subsequently verified that he will be donning the No. 25 jersey, mirroring the number he wore at Brighton – a number previously associated with Gianfranco Zola during his time at Chelsea.

Caicedo elucidated that he recently conversed with Zola to secure the Italian's consent to assume the shirt.

"I take immense pride in wearing this number," conveyed Caicedo in his dialogue with Chelsea's official website. "I engaged in a discussion with Gianfranco Zola, and he graciously granted me his blessing."

Zola reciprocated with a sincere response: "Hello Moises! I appreciate your message. May it bring you as much joy as it brought me. Best of luck, Gianfranco."

Simultaneously, Caicedo linked the significance of the number to his family heritage. "I am fully cognizant of the profound meaning held by this number," he supplemented. "I selected it because of its deeply personal resonance to both me and my family. My intention is to craft enduring memories for Chelsea with this number adorning my jersey."

Nevertheless, astute supporters discerned an inaccuracy on Chelsea's website that incorrectly attributed Caicedo's origin to Senegal rather than his true homeland of Ecuador.

The official Chelsea admin seems to think Moises Caicedo is from Senegal 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/WIzcZt6TeH

— Gunners (@Gunnersc0m) August 16, 2023

A specific sentence stated: "He donned the no.23 jersey for Senegal during the 2022 Qatar World Cup." The oversight has since been rectified on the website, appropriately substituting Senegal with Ecuador.

Addressing his transition to Chelsea earlier in the week, Caicedo conveyed to the club's official website: "Joining Chelsea brings me immense joy! I am exhilarated to be part of this esteemed club. The instant Chelsea reached out to me, I was unwavering in my decision to sign for the club. Being here is genuinely a realization of my aspirations, and I am eagerly anticipating the commencement of my journey with the team."