Club chief confirms desire to sign Chelsea winger

JUVENTUS general director Giuseppe Marotta has confirmed the club want to sign Juan Cuadrado on a permanent deal.

 

Juan Cuadrado has found his form at Juventus

 

The Colombian international joined the Serie A champions on loan at the start of the season after failing to make an impact at Stamford Bridge following his £26m move from Fiorentina in February last year.

The 27-year-old has rediscovered his form in Italy, making 16 appearances and Marotta revealed Juventus are keen to keep the winger.

“He is on loan but for the squad and his tactical flexibility we really need him,” Marotta told Rai Sport. 

 

“He plays in a different way compared to all our other midfielders.

“Cuadrado could help us a lot and we are happy about his performances. 

“We will try to hold on to him for the next campaign.”

 

Cuadrado also admitted recently that he is very happy at the club.

"The idea of coming back to Italy attracted me a lot. I know the football here, I know the language and the people, and the truth is it feels like my second home," he told UEFA.com.

"So when I had to decide about whether to take this chance or not, I talked to my agent every day about my return and now I am very happy to be here at Juventus."