MADRID, July 14 — FC Barcelona has signed Ecuadorian left-back Josue Caicedo from LDU Quito.
The 18-year-old defender arrives on an initial loan deal that will become a permanent transfer for a fee of around 2.5 million euros (2.9 million U.S. dollars) if he makes a set number of first-team appearances, with LDU Quito entitled to 20 percent of any future sale. A tall and powerful defender, Caicedo began his career as a winger and already has first-team experience with LDU Quito. He will begin next season with Barcelona’s B team but is also expected to train with the first team.
Spanish media reported the move at the end of June, but Barcelona did not confirm the transfer until late on July 13.
Xinhua
