What Chelsea are saying about Moises Caicedo's future amid UEFA issues

Chelsea have moved swiftly to dismiss baseless claims that they are being forced to sacrifice Moises Caicedo this summer to satisfy UEFA’s increasingly strict financial sustainability regulations.

Moises Caicedo has transformed into one of the best midfielders in world football, let alone at Chelsea.

So to hear rumours that Chelsea could be forced to sell players like Moises Caicedo and Cole Palmer came as a shock to many amid ongoing UEFA issues.

UEFA’s rules don’t recognise the artificial profit from the women’s team sale. And Chelsea have already breached those rules and are under the terms of settlement, which means they have to break even financially over the next three years.

Given that they have posted annual operating losses of £200m since the takeover, that’s going to require a major recalibration of their strategy.

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Chelsea are adamant they won’t have to sell their key players

In a report from the Daily Mail, Kieran Gill has shared Chelsea’s stance on the situation.

Crucially for Chelsea supporters, the outlet have been told there is no requirement to start selling key players such as Cole Palmer or Moises Caicedo in order to meet regulatory thresholds.

They have assured that there is no financial pressure on them to offload any key members of the squad they do not wish to lose this summer, and that their approach to player trading will be strategic rather than reactive.

However, it remains to be seen as to how true this is, despite their insistence, as they’ll need to raise money to dig themselves out of a hole somehow.

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Cole Palmer’s future is also safe

Despite a turbulent start to 2026 marked by persistent injury setbacks and rumours of Cole Palmer’s homesickness, his position at Chelsea remains ironclad.

Contracted until 2033, the 23-year-old is viewed as the cornerstone of the squad, with the board preferring to generate pure profit through the sale of academy graduates and fringe high-earners to meet financial regulations.

Speculation linking Palmer with a return to Manchester has also been flatly rejected by club sources, with Rosenior emphasising that Palmer is very happy in London.

By shielding Palmer from the summer clear-out, Chelsea are sending a clear message: while the squad may be trimmed, the crown jewel is staying put to lead the next era at Stamford Bridge.

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