Inter Miami have successfully hijacked the transfer of highly-rated 17-year-old Ecuadorian defender Fricio Caicedo from LDU Quito, beating Belgian side Royal Antwerp to the signing

Inter Miami have reached an agreement to sign promising young Ecuadorian centre-back Fricio Caicedo from LDU Quito, completing a late hijack of the deal.

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The 2008-born defender, who was on the verge of joining Belgian Pro League club Royal Antwerp, will now head to Major League Soccer instead.

Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on Friday, June 19, 2026, stating simply: “Deal in place… Hijack accomplished.”

Caicedo had initially agreed terms with Royal Antwerp in December 2025 and was expected to complete the move in July.

However, Inter Miami’s intervention has now secured the talented teenager for the David Beckham-owned club.

The young defender has shown impressive progression in recent months.

After representing Ecuador across the under-15, under-17 and under-20 levels, he was invited into senior team training in May 2025.

In May 2026, he earned his first call-up to the full national squad for a training camp in the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Caicedo made his international debut on 30 May 2026, coming on as a late substitute for Pervis Estupiñán in Ecuador’s 2–1 friendly victory over Saudi Arabia.

This signing represents another strategic move by Inter Miami to build for the future while maintaining their competitive edge in MLS.

At just 17 years old, Caicedo joins a growing list of young talents being attracted to the league’s rising profile.

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The deal is expected to be finalised in the coming days, with the player set to relocate to the United States.