BlueLion. 21,491 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Juan CUADRADO                A 27 year-old winger or wide midfielder from Colombia, Juan Guillermo Cuadrado Bello arrived at Chelsea in January 2015 for a fee of £23.3 million. A full Colombian international, Juan has made 37 appearances for his country, scoring five goals, including the opening goal from the penalty spot in a 4-1 defeat of Japan at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Juan is an excellent and speedy dribbler of the ball, often winning fouls for his fleet-footedness, and is noted for trying his luck by shooting from distance - often with devastating consequences for the opposition.      After weeks of persistent rumours, it was announced on January 30 that Cuadrado had agreed personal terms with Chelsea, and that the two clubs had finally agreed on a transfer fee, most likely to be around £23.3 million. Fiorentina could receive up to an additional £3.3 million through performance-related add-ons.      His shirt number has yet to be decided, but it is highly likely that he will compete with Willian for a position on the right wing, or, could alternatively replace Oscar in the side and operate either in place of the Brazilian in a central role, or move over to the left to give Eden Hazard a more prominent role behind the forward. His versatility has seen him play in a number of positions for Fiorentina, including right-back and as a deep-lying midfielder, but he has been targeted by José Mourinho to offer a degree of dynamism to the Blues' attack with his explosive pace and dribbling.      Everyone at TalkChelsea wishes Juan the best of luck in his time with Chelsea Football Club.      You can read Juan's transfer talk thread by clicking here.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eidur the Spider 4,515 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 It's so ridiculous that Willian's price was so close to Hazard's.Heeey me too! Happy Birthday! Awesome! Happy birthday to you too pal! Lets hope for a late present of three points tomorrow evening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Well, if we want him to feature against City tomorrow, we'll have to register him in the squad by 12pm UK time. 50 minutes more to go. And till now, still no official announcement from either club.Could be registered and squad numbered for all we know. We all know how ninjaesque Chelsea are with transfers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDance 552 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Can't wait we said we needed a new winger and we've got one on the way #sohappy haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneChan95 225 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Exactly. I don't know why people are so quick to the guillotine. A lot of supporters gave Fernando Torres chance after chance but Schurrle nor Salah get the same treatment.I'm just scared that Schurrle will be sold and Cuadrado comes in and is even worse. I wouldn't mind if Salah left but I think Schurrle has the tools to turn it around. I mean, his best position is the LW and that occupied by Hazard. He has a lot to live up to by merely appearing on that flank. I think people are spoiled sometimes.I agree. He pops up with good goals and performances and it's not like they are worthless (City, Arsenal, PSG) etc. He can definitely elevate his game. IMO people are far too harsh for wanting him out since a player like him is as good as it gets for a squad player in football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 https://twitter.com/CuadradoNothing here?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 https://twitter.com/CuadradoNothing here?...its on favourites not tweets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 https://twitter.com/CuadradoNothing here?...https://twitter.com/Cuadrado/favorites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azpinator 2,325 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 If he is to play tomorrow, I hope he comes in as a sub. Throwing him out there from the beginning of the biggest match so far with all those players he haven't played with yet would be tough. We made that mistake with Torres, I know he's an exception to everything on this planet, but still.Awesome! Happy birthday to you too pal! Lets hope for a late present of three points tomorrow evening!Absoluetly, fingrers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Premier League: Chelsea agree Cuadrado deal and may play him against Manchester Cityhttp://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/9687803/premier-league-chelsea-agree-cuadrado-deal-and-may-play-him-against-manchester-city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary gordon 1,777 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Lol. Surely people on here don't think he'll play tomorrow. Our Manager isn't Brendan Rogers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDance 552 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 If he is to play tomorrow, I hope he comes in as a sub. Throwing him out there from the beginning of the biggest match so far with all those players he haven't played with yet would be tough. We made that mistake with Torres, I know he's an exception to everything on this planet, but still.Absoluetly, fingrers crossed!I hope he comes on first, it would be nice to see what he can bring to our big matches, and he's a world class player not like Torres who works when he wants. If you see what's done overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonDavis23 371 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Look forward to watching him play vs Villa next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azpinator 2,325 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I hope he comes on first, it would be nice to see what he can bring to our big matches, and he's a world class player not like Torres who works when he wants. If you see what's done overseas.I just think it's more natural for his progress (as a player bought in January) to not start a big game right after signing. He'd be forced to make a first impression that satisfies everyone, in a very tight match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Nice to see you back, sir Judging from what you said, it seems you know him well. Hopefully he is live up to our expectations.Never left mate, just stepped down He can play on both wings but is not very suited to a central position so I can see him and Eden switching wings a lot. He will push Willian all the way for that starting position. He has been rather inconsistant this season in comparison to last year, but that said Fiorentina are not having as good a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndersonBLUE 819 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 He can't be any worse than Schurrle or Salah at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Gerardo Lemos (@DitoLemos), periodista de la BBC confirmó la noticia al programa Momento Deportivo de Antena 2. De acuerdo al comunicador el negocio entre Fiorentina y Chelsea ya se cristalizó y Juan Guillermo Cuadrado es nuevo jugador del equipo inglés. Lemos asegura que Chelsea ya se comunicó con la organización de la Premier League para pedir la escarapela del colombiano para que pueda debutar este mismo fin de semana ante el Manchester City. "Gerardo Lemos (BBC) has confirmed the news - Cuadrado is now Chelsea's player." "Chelsea want him to make his debut this week-end, against Manchester City and have already contacted the FA to speed up his registration."Thought about that but I would find it weird if the club suddenly announces the fee agreement, medical and player signed in quick succession.Considering we just go screwed by the FA over Costa, doubt they would even let us have him in the matchday squad tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 No way is he gonna play tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,348 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Crazy if he features at all tomorrow.Not sure how to feel about this signing, I wanted Salah to do well here but I guess he had enough chances, totally different player from Basel. Hopefully he can settle half decently but I'll judge at the end of next season.Takes a special player to come in and adapt in January Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Be shocked if it is only Cuadrado incoming tbh. Sure when Salah questions were asked Mourinho said "we have a short squad so if Salah goes we need to replace" right now if all deals happen, he is 1 lighter than he was to start... cant see it being left at 1I wouldn't be. We only have Champs league and the EPL to worry about, we can strengthen again in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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