Moises Caicedo has said his farewells in Ecuador.

The midfielder posted a picture of what appear to be family and friends waving him off as he prepares to sign for Albion.

But he made his destination very clear as he posted on Instagram and Twitter.

It remains unclear what part the Ecuador international will play for the Seagulls – and when.

But Santiago Morales, general manager at Independiente Del Valle, believes an initial loan spell – reportedly at Union St-Gilloise - makes sense for the player he is letting go.

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Morales said it had not been confirmed to him whether Caicedo would go on loan.

But he added: “It seems prudent to me that Moises starts by playing in a less demanding European league and he gets on with familiarising himself with the culture, the game, the climate and arrives absolutely ready for his pre-season in June or July, returns to Brighton and becomes an important player in the following season.”