According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will sign 18-year-old Ecuadorian left winger Josué Caicedo on loan.

In recent days, Barcelona has accelerated negotiations with LDU Quito to complete a loan deal for 18-year-old left winger Josué Caicedo to Barcelona B. Following the club's practice of signing young foreign players in recent seasons, Barcelona has secured a purchase option valued at €2.5 million. This option will become mandatory if Caicedo makes 4 official appearances for Barcelona's first team.

Italian journalist Nicolò Schira reported that as part of the agreement, LDU Quito will retain 20% of future sale proceeds if Caicedo is sold by Barcelona. Caicedo is expected to sign his contract in the coming hours and will play for Barcelona B under Julián Beletti in Segunda Federación this season, aiming to impress Hans-Dieter Flick and earn opportunities with the senior team.

Standing 1.83 meters tall, Caicedo is known for his pace and dribbling ability. He has made 7 appearances in Ecuador's Serie A and made his Copa Libertadores debut on May 26 in LDU Quito's 3-2 victory over Bolívar. Brazilian coach Tiago Nunes, who like Beletti shares Brazilian heritage, is optimistic about Caicedo's potential and has already given him playing time at the highest level.

Caicedo initially played as a left winger but has attracted interest from several European clubs in that position. Barcelona's project convinced him to join. As Mundo Deportivo previously reported, Barcelona also monitored Edson Castillo.

17-year-old midfielder Edson Castillo also plays for LDU Quito. Earlier this year he completed a week-long trial with Barcelona's Ciutat Esportiva, training with the Barcelona U19A squad under Paul Plane. However, due to his defensive midfield profile differing from La Masia's typical template, his prospects of joining Barcelona remain unclear.

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