Chelsea look set to complete deal to bring Juan Cuadrado to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea look to have won the race to sign highly coveted Colombian winger Juan Cuadrado after reportedly agreeing to meet his buyout clause, according to various reports from both Italian and English journalists.
It’s done! #Chelsea close Juan #Cuadrado from #Fiorentina for 33 mln €. #Salah leaves to #Fiorentina on loan. #CFC
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) January 29, 2015
These reports filtered through to England with Matt Law from the Telegraph echoing the statements, claiming that the deal is “practically done”.
I’m told Cuadrado to Chelsea is ‘practically done’. Full story to follow on @TeleFootball#CFC — Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) January 29, 2015
Rumours picked up pace in recent days as it became evident that Chelsea were actively attempting to sell Mohamed Salah and Andre Schurrle in a bid to fund the move for Cuadrado.
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Fiorentina were diligent in their demands that his £26.1 million buyout clause had to be met and it seems that their demands have been fulfilled, with reports from Italy also suggesting that Salah maybe heading in the opposite direction.