Linda Caicedo and the reason she chose Real Madrid over Barcelona

Linda Caicedoone of the jewels of world women’s football, took the decision to sign with the Real Madrid Women and on February 24, his signature was officially confirmed. The transfer of the Colombian football player from Deportivo Cali to the White House had a huge impact in the country and now the striker will not only have his first international experience, but will also play in the most important tournaments such as the F League ( Spain) and the Women’s Champions League.

The club rated the 18-year-old footballer as, “one of the great promises of world football”highlighted her time in Colombian football with América de Cali and Deportivo Cali, where she was twice champion of the Colombian Women’s League and highlighted that, “Despite her youth, she stood out in the Colombian team and during the Copa América 2022 she was chosen as the best player of the tournament. Also in 2022, she played a leading role in the Copa del world U-17, where he was a finalist with Colombia and the Silver Ball”.

On the other hand, the striker was very excited to arrive at Real Madrid and in his first words, “I feel humbly grateful with Real Madrid Femenino for making this girl’s dream come true. Thank you for believing in my work and my potential and I will work with great respect, strength and all my energy so that together we can bring this shield and its fans to great joys.

Even if Barcelona Women It was one of the clubs that had been following Linda Caicedo for a long time and the president Joan Laporta himself confirmed his interest in the player from Valle del Cauca. “We have loved Linda Caicedo for a long time, if I have to be honest, maybe three years ago, she is a very young player, but she has also stood out and is very good. We in our scouting department , have it in our sights,” said the leader of the Catalan club.

Everything seemed to indicate that the Deportivo Cali player would be a culé footballer, despite the fact that there were other interested teams like Chelsea, Arsenal and some from MLS, in recent weeks Real Madrid Femenino appeared on the road and once the Colombian national team striker turned 18 (February 22) traveled to Madrid and a few hours later became the new reinforcement of the White House.

This decision took more than one person by surprise and although no official details of what happened to Linfa Caicedo have been released, the Daily Sport from Barcelona has revealed the reasons that made the Colombian striker choose Real Madrid over the Catalan club, seven-time champion of the Spanish First Division and Women’s Champions League champion.

Spanish media have pointed out that Barcelona failed to make an official offer for the Colombian player and the reason is that the culé team could not “Complying with Linda Caicedo’s sporting pretensions” as they could not guarantee him a first-team card or the necessary minutes on the pitch, which went against Caicedo’s goals that he wanted, “to feel important” in the draft.

“Thus, Caicedo, advised by his agent, chose Real Madrid, thus becoming – probably – his best recruit since the women’s section existed. The white club could promise the young Colombian a few economic and sporting conditions live up to your expectations.” highlighted the Spanish publication on the Colombian national team player. Moreover, he pointed out that the presence of Linda Caicedo in Ligue F, “It will always be good news.”