Barcelona HubBarcelona has completed the signing of Josué Caicedo, an 18-year-old Ecuadorian, from LDU Quito. The deal includes a 2.5 million euro purchase option that will become mandatory after four games with the first team.
What does the loan mean?
Caicedo's loan is not a conventional operation, but a conditional obligation disguised as a loan. The threshold of four games with the first team is low, and if Caicedo progresses as the club's sporting department expects, the purchase option will be triggered before the end of the 2026-27 season.
Caicedo's profile
Caicedo is a left-back who can also play as a winger or wingback, with speed and stamina as his defining physical attributes. The young Ecuadorian joined LDU Quito's youth system and made his top-flight debut with the club in 2026.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years old |
| Position | Left-back |
| Contract | 4 years |
| Purchase option | 2.5 million euros |
| Sell-on clause | 20% for LDU Quito |
The current situation of Barcelona is as follows: | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 1st in La Liga | | Points | 94 points | | Games played | 38 games | | Recent form | LWLWW | | Last result | Valencia 3-1 Barcelona (2026-05-23) | | Recent form (last 5) | 2W-0D-3L (LLWWL)
