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Fiorentina defender Richards: Cuadrado would be Chelsea star

Manchester City defender Micah Richards says Fiorentina teammate Juan Cuadrado would thrive in the Premier League.

Cuadrado is a major target for Chelsea this week and Richards, currently on-loan at Fiorentina, isn't surprised by the interest.

He told Sky Sports News HQ: "After the World Cup, he had lot of teams looking at his situation and I have heard all the top teams in England are looking at him and so they should be.

"I have been training with him every day and he's got everything; technique, speed, power, pace. All his attributes would be suited to the Premier League so I can see exactly why he is being linked with a move there.

"He's loved here at Fiorentina and if he was to leave the fans would be gutted but I suppose as a player he's got to decide what's best for him. He's been here for five or six years so if he feels like he needs to make that step then I would be happy to give him advice."

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