A statement from the Italian club read: “Juventus Football Club can today confirm that Juan Cuadrado has agreed terms on a season-long loan deal from English Premier League side Chelsea.”
Speaking to the club’s website, Cuadrado said: “We all know that Juve is a great club, among the best teams in Europe. They have everything to win the Scudetto. I hope I can give Juventus my best, 100%.
“I didn’t expect to receive such a warm welcome from the fans in Italy but they have always welcomed me with open arms and that makes me very happy. The fans’ support will give me further motivation to do well.”
Cuadrado was one of Colombia’s star players at last year’s World Cup but has failed to make an impact at Stamford Bridge since moving from Fiorentina for an initial £23.3m.
He signed a four-and-a-half year contract at Chelsea but it seems the club are already willing to allow him to play elsewhere after four Premier League starts.
The loan move will inevitably lead to suggestions the France midfielder Paul Pogba will make the switch in the opposite direction, with a move in excess of £60m spoken of. The Chelsea manager José Mourinho refused to discuss Pogba last Friday and the Cuadrado switch appears independent of any negotiations for the former Manchester United player.
Cuadrado is excited at the prospect of playing for Juve, who won the Italian double – Serie A and Coppa Italia – in the 2014-15 campaign and finished runners-up to Barcelona in the Champions League.
He said: “The league has only started and we hope we can defend the title. I want to prepare well for every game and then the coach will decide. I just have to work hard and play my game.”
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