Cuadrado: Conte didn’t want me to join Juventus from Chelsea

Juan Cuadrado says Antonio Conte blocked his 2015 switch from Chelsea to Juventus; Cuadrado later became a Turin stalwart with multiple Serie A titles. Betting angle: his comments and Juventus’ summer reinforcements suggest Inter remain narrow favorites for the Derby d’Italia, but improved Juve could offer value on Juventus +1 Asian handicap or Juventus to win at halftime after a slow start — live markets and handicaps may offer the best value for punters.

Cuadrado reveals Conte tried to stop 2015 Juventus move

Antonio Cuadrado has lifted the lid on a long-hidden chapter of his career, revealing Antonio Conte attempted to block his 2015 transfer from Chelsea to Juventus. At the time Cuadrado was a Chelsea player working under Conte, but the coach’s strained relations with the Turin club complicated the move.

Conte’s opposition and the Chelsea context

Cuadrado explained that Conte “didn’t part on the best of terms with Juventus, so there were some problems.” The coach resisted the transfer, and while other clubs showed interest, Cuadrado made it clear he only wanted “to wear black and white.”

From loan to legend: Cuadrado’s Juventus years

The winger joined Juventus initially on loan with an option to buy, a deal that became permanent at the end of the 2015–16 season. Over eight seasons in Turin he collected five Serie A titles and multiple domestic cups, becoming a fan favourite and a fixture in the squad that reached the 2017 Champions League Final.

Legacy and regrets

Cuadrado described his time in Turin as “magical,” noting deep personal ties: his mother still lives in the city and his children were born there. He added that his only major regret from his Juventus years is the Champions League Final defeat in Cardiff.

Exit turmoil and the Inter transfer

Relations with parts of the Juventus fanbase soured after Cuadrado moved to Inter on a free transfer in 2023. He said the club had refused to extend his contract weeks before his switch, and that he would have preferred a direct call to confirm his future rather than learning about it on social media. “Allegri wanted to keep me and I had no doubts. I wanted to stay,” he said.

New chapter at Pisa and Derby d’Italia outlook

Cuadrado signed for Pisa on a free transfer earlier this summer and offered a brief verdict ahead of the upcoming Derby d’Italia. He acknowledged Juventus have “strengthened the team with great players,” but added that Inter remain the strongest unit despite a trophyless previous season.

Betting implications and what punters should consider

For bettors, Cuadrado’s remarks reinforce the notion that Inter are still favourites for the Derby d’Italia, but Juventus’ summer additions narrow the gap. Value is likely in match markets that reflect a tight contest: consider backing Inter in match odds, seek Juventus +1 on Asian handicap markets for better insurance, and monitor live/in-play lines where early momentum could swing prices.

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