Headline: Juan Cuadrado Clarifies Move to Inter Milan, Stresses Loyalty to Juventus
Juan Cuadrado has addressed concerns regarding his transition from Juventus to rivals Inter Milan, stating that he did not intend to betray the club. “I didn’t want to leave; they broke their promise,” Cuadrado explained.
The Colombian international began his Italian football journey with Udinese in 2009, also playing for Lecce, Fiorentina, and Chelsea before joining Juventus in 2015.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 20: Luka Jovic of AC Milan is challenged by Isak Hien and Juan Cuadrado of Atalanta during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 20, 2025, in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
When Cuadrado’s contract with Juventus ended in the summer of 2023, his switch to Inter surprised many.
Cuadrado wanted to stay at Juventus
BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 01: Juan Cuadrado of Atalanta BC looks on during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Venezia FC at Gewiss Stadium on March 01, 2025, in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
“I was a free agent after eight years, and many people considered it a betrayal when I moved to Inter,” Cuadrado told DSports.
“However, when you are out of work, you need to seek other options. Besides, I didn’t want to leave Juventus; they had offered me a new contract and then broke their promise.”
His time at San Siro did not yield expected results, leading him to play for Atalanta and then last season represented Pisa.
Cuadrado is currently a free agent, yet he reflects fondly on his time at Juventus, stating, “I was the captain, I made history for Juventus with over 300 games, a figure even many Italian players never managed to achieve. I see that and I feel proud.”
He remains active in the football scene and has received several offers, including opportunities in MLS, the Mexican League, and another from Europe. “When I talked to my wife about coming back to play in Colombia, she wasn’t entirely on board, so I also have to think about what’s best for my family,” he added.
Juan Cuadrado denies he ‘betrayed’ Juventus by crossing over to rivals Inter as a free agent. ‘I didn’t want to leave, they broke their promise.’
The Colombia international first came to Italian football for Udinese in 2009, also having spells with Lecce, Fiorentina and Chelsea until joining Juventus in 2015.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 20: Luka Jovic of AC Milan is challenged by Isak Hien and Juan Cuadrado of Atalanta during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
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When his contract was allowed to expire in the summer of 2023, he shocked many by deciding to cross over to their bitter rivals Inter.
Cuadrado wanted to stay at Juventus
BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 01: Juan Cuadrado of Atalanta BC looks on during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Venezia FC at Gewiss Stadium on March 01, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
“I was a free agent after eight years, and many people considered it a betrayal when I moved to Inter,” Cuadrado told DSports.
“However, when you are out of work, you need to seek other options. Besides, I didn’t want to leave Juventus, they had offered me a new contract, and then broke their promise.”
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It was not a particularly fruitful experience at San Siro, and he went on to play for Atalanta, then last season represented Pisa.
Now Cuadrado is again a free agent, but the club he feels represents his career the most is Juve.
“I was the captain, I made history for Juventus with over 300 games, a figure even many Italian players never managed to achieve. I see that and I feel proud.”
He has no intention of hanging up his boots just yet, and confirmed a few different offers are on the table.
“I received offers MLS, the Mexican League, and one from Europe, but we’re waiting to see what happens. When I talked to my wife about coming back to play in Colombia, she wasn’t entirely on board, so I also have to think about what’s best for my family.”
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