TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan<\/p>\n
Inter Miami CF<\/a> have acquired defender Fricio Caicedo on loan from Costa Rican side FC Moravia FCM, the club announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n The 18-year-old Ecuador international’s loan, which includes a purchase option, runs through the 2027 MLS sprint season.<\/p>\n Caicedo is also eligible to occupy a U22 Initiative roster spot.<\/p>\n “Fricio is a young player with tremendous potential and a bright future,” said sporting director Alberto Marrero. “We\u2019re very pleased to welcome him to the project.<\/p>\n “We believe this is the ideal environment for him to continue developing, grow as a player, and gradually showcase his full potential. He stands out for his physicality, his strength in the air, and his pace when competing for loose balls.”<\/p>\n The 6-foot-4 center back previously starred in LDU Quito’s academy system but has yet to make his senior club debut.<\/p>\n Despite that, Caicedo has already earned his first senior cap for Ecuador’s national team. His international debut came in a 2-1 victory against Saudi Arabia before the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Caicedo adds depth to a center-back group headlined by\u00a0Micael,<\/a>\u00a0Maxi Falc\u00f3n<\/a> and\u00a0Gonzalo Luj\u00e1n<\/a>.<\/p>\n “My goals are to play, earn minutes, become a starter, and win many trophies,” said Caicedo.<\/p>\n “I came to Miami because my dream was to play alongside [Lionel] Messi, who is without a doubt the best player in the world. I\u2019m here to make history and show what I can do.\u201d<\/p>\n At the FIFA World Cup break, Inter Miami are second in the Eastern Conference with 31 points (9W-2L-4D record).<\/p>\n Their season resumes on July 22 with a home contest vs. Chicago Fire FC<\/a> (7:30 pm ET | Apple TV<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n