Juan Cuadrado's first stint with Chelsea in the Premier League is over. The Colombian midfielder has been loaned to Juventus in Italy. Cuadrado joins the Serie A champions after he has already played for other three teams in Italian territory.
The 27-year-old did not enjoy a long term with Chelsea. He was transferred from Fiorentina to Juve on February second. Since then, he made 15 appearances for Jose Mourinho's team and only started in four of them. The highlights of his time with the London-based side were a Capital One Cup final and winning the Premier League title with Chelsea last season.
"This is part of the statement released by Chelsea confirming Cuadrado's departure"
"Juan Cuadrado has today joined Juventus on loan until the end of the season. The 27-year-old Colombian links up with the Italian champions having had previous experience in Serie A with Fiorentina, Lecce and Udinese."
Cuadrado participated with his team in the past Copa America where Colombia did not fulfill the expectations set on a team featuring James Rodriguez, Radamel Falcao and himself. This season he had barely played 27 minutes in one game.
In the blink of an eye Cuadrado came back to Italy
Most of Cuadrado's success came with Fiorentina, the last side that he played for before moving to England earlier this year. In 17 games with them last season, he scored four goals. With Fiorentina he played a total of 106 games, scoring 26 goals and delivering 21 assists.
His move to Juventus is on a one year loan until the end of the season. There is no word on if Juventus has the option to buy a player that had just gotten to England six months ago.
This is Juventus side of the story
"Juventus Football Club can today confirm that Juan Cuadrado has agreed terms on a season-long loan deal from English Premier League side Chelsea. The Colombian winger, 27, will now link up with his new team-mates in Vinovo ahead of this afternoon’s training session."
Cuadrado signs the contract with his new team
The UEFA Champions League runner-ups could definitely use someone like Cuadrado. They lost Arturo Vidal to the Bundesliga champions over the summer. While their characteristics are not quite the same, they have a similar experience level. Cuadrado may be looking forward to staying more than a year.
Cuadrado is ready to get to work
He is the first Colombian player to join Juventus
Here's new boy @cuadrado applying the finishing touches to his Juventus switch. #WelcomeCuadrado https://t.co/phRk2jly1o
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) August 25, 2015
He will suit up in his training gear as soon as this Tuesday. The reigning champions of the Serie A started the season with the left foot after losing 1-0 against Udinese. Their next game will be on the road against Roma this Sunday and Cuadrado may be making his debut then.
This is what the soccer world thinks about Cuadrado's move
Cuadrado has gone to Italy to gain experience and come back a better player. Good luck @Cuadrado.
— Mr.BlueGuy (@MrBIueGuy) August 25, 2015
Good luck @Cuadrado hope you do well in Turin
— Stewah (@EastRiffaBlue) August 25, 2015
You flop at Chelsea and get a new opportunity at Juventus. Some footballers are really blessed
— Michael Oti Adjei (@OtiAdjei) August 25, 2015
Cuadrado played 15 games & won two trophies that isn't a flop.
— SimplyCosta (@SimplyCosta) August 25, 2015
Cuadrado - "I hope I can give Juventus my best, 100 per cent. I didn't expect to receive such a warm welcome from the fans..." (1/2)
— TweetChelseaFC (@TweetChelseaFC) August 25, 2015
