Juan Cuadrado has officially joined Juventus on a permanent basis following two seasons on loan at the Bianconeri.
The Colombian winger had a promising debut season before fighting for a return to Turin last summer with an obligation to buy in his new contract.
Juve confirmed that the conditions of his contract have been met and Cuadrado will be signed on a permanent deal:
“Juventus announces that, following the meeting of the conditions provided by the contract, its obligation to definitively acquire the registration rights of Juan Cuadrado from Chelsea became due,” a statement on the Old Lady’s website confirms.
“The permanent transfer fee of € 20 million is to be paid in three annual instalments starting from the 2017/2018 financial year.
“The 28-year-old forward has signed a contract that ties him to the Bianconeri until 30 June 2020.”
Beppe: “FFS Max, don’t play him another match this season! Or else we will have to fork out 20m on his bloody contract clause….”
Max: “sorry boss, i’ve picked him to start against Crotone!”
Yes, mate. Average signing for average money. Squad player at best. Whilst he was brilliant for a month or two earlier this season, our strongest xi includes him on the bench…still his pace remains a useful weapon, and he has improved on last year in terms of consistency and crossing.
I don’t mind him GP. He’s a trier, wants to be here and that is more than some.
Financially it is a great deal in my opinion, logically it makes sense as well. Cuadrado has had some big games for us and while he has allot to improve on, one thing juventus have become good at as of late is making players that seemed to be at their peak even better. The examples are all over the place, I can certainly see cuadrado owning the role even more next year.
I was always worried what we would do if we let him go back. But I’m so happy the deal became permanent now. We need this dude so bad. Right decision