Caicedo is Chelsea’s priority transfer target this summer but getting a deal over the line has proven a difficult task so far.
Brighton have no desire to sell one of their most valuable assets, who is still only 21 years old, has four years remaining on his contract and is valued at £100m.
But now, the player himself is seemingly trying to push through an exit.
The Ecuadorian midfielder, who has been linked with a move to Chelsea, informed guests at the Brighton Awards evening on Tuesday that he wants to leave the club, according to Sussex World.
The player, who won two awards at the evening, did not mention Chelsea’s name when he was asked about his possible next destination.
He said in his first acceptance speech: “Thank you to everyone for everything and all the fans for your support in every game. I’m so happy.
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