September 2nd 2023.
Brighton have signed Carlos Baleba from Lille in a £23.2m deal and Roberto De Zerbi is confident that he can be a successful replacement for Moises Caicedo. The 21-year-old Caicedo was signed by Brighton from £4.5 million in 2021 and was sold to Chelsea in the summer for a British record fee of £115m.
De Zerbi is convinced that the 19-year-old Baleba has the potential to reach the same level as Caicedo. The manager believes that Baleba can be an important player for the team this season and that he will show his quality. He also praised Baleba for fitting in well with the club's policy.
When asked if Baleba was a direct replacement for Caicedo, De Zerbi said that although they are different players, Baleba has the same quality and characteristics and can become as good a player as Caicedo. He is confident that Baleba will be a great addition to the team and will prove to be a successful signing.
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