Thursday, 5 February 2015

Chelsea transfer window verdict: Cuadrado should help Mourinho's Blues hit even greater heights

Jose Mourinho brought in a thrilling attacking talent and got silly money for Andre Schurrle, writes Darren Lewis

Juan Cuadrado signs for Chelsea
Wide boy: Cuadrado will add pace to Chelsea's attack
They are in command of the title race with the most complete side in the Premier League.
They are also highly skilled at bringing in big money for players they don't want as well as attracting top players.
This window saw them do both, with £10million taken off Southampton for left-back Ryan Bertrand and £26.8million spend on outstanding Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado.
A strong side just got even stronger with the Colombian's arrival. Here is an assessment of Chelsea's January transfer window.

Players in

They were forced to pay big money to Fiorentina for Juan Cuadrado but they will see where that money went when he turns out for them. The versatile 26-year-old can play as a winger, a midfielder or at right-back.
He fills a position (right of the three behind the striker) that Jose Mourinho had identified as a problem. Now a strong side looks even more complete.
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One in, two out: Mourinho freshened up his attacking options


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