Parma set to sign veteran Juan Cuadrado on free transfer
Serie A side Parma are closing in on the signing of experienced winger Juan Cuadrado as a free agent, according to reports from Italy. Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that the 37-year-old Colombian international is in advanced talks to join the newly-promoted club, with a medical and final contract details being finalized in the coming days.
Cuadrado is available without a transfer fee after his contract with Inter Milan expired at the end of the 2025/26 season. The versatile wide player, who can operate as a right-winger or right wing-back, is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Gialloblu, providing crucial experience to Fabio Pecchia's squad as they prepare for their return to the top flight. The move represents a significant coup for Parma, who have identified the need for proven Serie A quality to aid their survival bid.
The veteran brings a wealth of knowledge from a decorated career in Italy, having previously played for Udinese, Lecce, Fiorentina, and Juventus before his stint at Inter. He made 24 appearances across all competitions for the Nerazzurri last season, contributing two assists. While his playing time was managed carefully, his technical ability and tactical understanding remained valuable assets, particularly in Simone Inzaghi's system.
For Parma, the acquisition addresses a clear need for leadership and top-level know-how within a relatively young squad. Cuadrado's arrival is seen as a move to stabilize the right flank, offering both defensive diligence and attacking impetus. His experience in winning multiple Scudetti and domestic cups with Juventus is viewed as an intangible benefit for a dressing room acclimatizing to the pressures of Serie A.
From the player's perspective, the transfer offers the opportunity for regular playing time, which was becoming increasingly limited at a Champions League-contending Inter side. Cuadrado's role is likely to be that of a key rotational piece and mentor for Parma's younger options. The deal, once completed, will mark another chapter in Cuadrado's long and successful Italian football journey, extending his stay in the country he first joined in 2009.
