Dream come true season - Caicedo humbled by Chelsea Player of the Season honours

Moises Caicedo has spoken of his immense pride after receiving Chelsea's Player of the Season awards from his fellow players and the club's supporters.

The midfielder was recognised at Chelsea's end-of-season ceremony on Sunday following a positive individual campaign.

Caicedo played a key role in the Blues' recent 3-1 victory over Liverpool, winning a late penalty that secured three important Premier League points.

The Ecuador international expressed his gratitude to God and his family upon receiving the accolades. 

The midfielder believes his level of performance has improved significantly this season and anticipates further progress in the upcoming matches and the next campaign.

“I’m so proud of myself. I thank God first and my family, this is for them too,” said the Ecuador international. “My level is higher now, but I know that in the next few games and next season are going to be very good.

“I feel I’ve improved a lot. Last season, I learned a lot from it, and this season I prayed and told myself that this would be my season, because playing for Chelsea is a dream come true. I’m so happy to be here and win this.”

Caicedo then described playing for Chelsea as a dream come true and conveyed his happiness at winning the awards. 

The midfielder considers the pitch his natural environment, where he has developed into one of the world's leading players in his position. 

He emphasised the significance of being recognised by his teammates, stating that their belief means a great deal to him. 

The 23-year-old also expressed his appreciation for the Chelsea fans, highlighting their crucial role in supporting the team and pushing them to perform better. 

“Being given this award (the Players' Player of the Year) by my team-mates means a lot to me, but it is also for them,' Caicedo explained. “They help me every day and in every game; it is an award for them too.

“The fans, I appreciate a lot. We play for them. They help us, support us, and push us when we need them. It’s why this award makes me so happy. Hearing the fans sing my name is a dream come true. It’s always special and pushes me more to do a better job.

“I hope they keep believing in us because we all want to bring trophies to this amazing club. Believe in us because we are trying to bring everything to Chelsea.”

Caicedo’s performances after a £115m from Brighton in 2023 may have been initially shaky, but the midfield man has gone from strength to strength. 

Enzo Maresca’s men host Djurgarden on Thursday, seeking to hold on to their Conference League semi-final advantage, having won the first leg 4-1.