Juan Cuadrado completes emotional Colombia return with Millonarios signing
Former Juventus and Chelsea winger Juan Cuadrado has returned to Colombia, signing a contract with Millonarios that runs until 2027.
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Colombian giants Millonarios have officially confirmed the signing of veteran winger Juan Cuadrado. The 38-year-old joins on a free transfer, bringing a close to his 17-season tenure across European football.
This move marks a homecoming for the player, who began his professional career with Independiente Medellin before embarking on a career that saw him represent eight clubs abroad. His stint in Europe included high-profile spells at Chelsea and Juventus, where he secured a Premier League title and five Serie A trophies.
In a statement welcoming the international icon, the club noted: "After gracing some of the most important stages in world football, Juan Guillermo Cuadrado returns to Colombia to wear the Blue jersey and begin a new chapter of his career with Millonarios."
As a national team stalwart with 116 caps, Cuadrado brings invaluable experience to the Bogota-based outfit. His arrival is expected to bolster Millonarios' pursuit of domestic silverware in the Categoria Primera A, with his debut anticipated as one of the major attractions in Colombian football over the coming weeks.