Moises Caicedo has claimed that it was an easy decision to extend his contract with Brighton despite Arsenal's attempts to sign him during the January transfer window.
The Ecuadorian international was the subject of multiple bids from the Gunners during the winter window, with Mikel Arteta keen to bolster his options in the middle of the park following Mohamed Elneny's serious injury. Caicedo was also clearly keen to leave Roberto De Zerbi's side, releasing a statement on social media asking for the club to let him begin a journey at a new club.
His statement read: "I am grateful to Mr. Bloom and Brighton for giving me the chance to come to the Premier League and I feel I have always done my best for them. I always play football with a smile and with heart. I am the youngest of 10 siblings from a poor upbringing in Santa Domingo in Ecuador. My dream always to be the most decorated player in the history of Ecuador.
