By Jorge Hernandez
27 Aug 2024, 02:34 AM EDT
The Colombian John Square underwent medical examinations on Monday with the Atalanta and, after approving them, He signed a one-year contract with the Bergamo team as a free agentaccording to data from the EFE Agency.
Cuadrado, who last season played for Inter, the Scudetto winners, a team he joined from Juventus, has now moved to Atalanta to complete the right flank, a position in which the ‘Dea’ has also recently strengthened with the signing of the Italian Raoul Bellanova.
The Colombian, who became captain on several occasions with the ‘Vecchia Signora’ in his last season (2022-23), a team in which he was an undisputed starter, was a luxury substitute for Inter, champion and dominator of Italy last season (2023-24), although an injury to his Achilles tendon prevented him from finding the continuity he sought as a ‘nerazzurri’.
Now, under the command of Gian Piero Gasperini, in a Atalanta, champion of the Europa League, will play in the Champions League this season, Cuadrado is presented as a perfect alternative on the right side and a great addition to increase the squad with a player of great quality and with the necessary experience in big matches.
“I chose Atalanta because it is a strong team, which is growing a lot year after year.. I longed for the possibility of continue in top-level football and I think that here I have found the right place,” said the Colombian in his first statements as a member of Atalanta through social networks
“I want to send a big hug and a warm greeting to all Atalanta fans and we will see each other at the stadium,” he added.
Atalanta started the season with a defeat in the European Super Cup against Real Madrid and in Serie A they have accumulated one victory and one defeat in two rounds played. For now they are ninth with 3 points.
*With information from EFE.
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