Chelsea winger Juan Cuadrado posts fruity Instagram snap as Colombia recharge their batteries ahead of Copa America opener

  • Chelsea man Juan Cuadrado looks at home with his Colombia team-mates
  • Winger posts a picture of him holding a bag of fruit onto his Instagram
  • Colombia play Venezuela on Sunday in their Copa America opener

Juan Cuadrado may already be the subject of a move away from England despite only arriving at Chelsea in January, but the former Fiorentina player appears happy and focused on the being part of another successful team for Colombia in the Copa America.

The showpiece South American event kicks off this week, with Colombia playing their first fixture against Venezuela on Sunday, and Cuadrado is counting down the days on his Instagram account.

Holding a bag of fruit in his Colombia training gear, the 27-year-old posted the message: '#Copaamerica ya mas cerca, con los panitas y mi @fcfseleccioncol,' which translates 'Copa America is even closer now, me and my close friends...'

Juan Cuadrado (top left) and his Colombia team-mates including Arsenal keeper David Ospina (bottom right)

Juan Cuadrado (top left) and his Colombia team-mates including Arsenal keeper David Ospina (bottom right)

Cuadrado celebrates with his Colombia team-mates after Radamel Falcao's goal against Costa Rica

Cuadrado celebrates with his Colombia team-mates after Radamel Falcao's goal against Costa Rica

While the group are all smiles, Cuadrado is yet to sparkle in the Premier League since his £27million move, but the winger will hope this summer's competition will enable him to re-discover the confidence and class that led to him moving to west London.

Indeed, Chelsea fans will not only have a watchful eye on Cuadrado, but also on how he dovetails with former Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao, who has been linked with a surprise move to Stamford Bridge.

Falcao scored the only goal as Colombia beat Costa Rica in their Copa America warm-up match earlier this week, which was assisted by Cuadrado.

Cuadrado moved to west London for a fee of £27million in January but has been linked with a quick exit

Cuadrado moved to west London for a fee of £27million in January but has been linked with a quick exit

Falcao has found his goalscoring touch for Colombia while on international duty ahead of the Copa America

Falcao has found his goalscoring touch for Colombia while on international duty ahead of the Copa America

The Monaco forward, who scored four goals in 26 Premier League appearances for United while on loan from the Ligue 1 side, netted for the fifth time in five Colombia appearances to secure victory. 

The pair could be linking up more regularly next season with Falcao admitting he would like to remain in the Premier League.

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