English Premier League leaders Chelsea sealed the signing of Colombia international winger Juan Cuadrado from Serie A side Fiorentina for an undisclosed fee on Monday.

Blues boss Jose Mourinho had been linked with a move for Cuadrado for several weeks and he finally landed his target after making room in his squad by selling Germany winger Andre Schuerrle to Bundesligas title challengers Wolfsburg earlier on transfer deadline day.

The 26-year-old, who agreed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League club, told Chelsea's website: "I am very happy and thankful for this opportunity I've been given.

"This is a great club and honestly it is like a dream to join the Chelsea family and to know that the manager believes in me. I'm happy."

Cuadrado, who had been at Fiorentina since 2012 after joining from rivals Udinese, caught the eye with sparkling performances for Colombia at kast year's World Cup finals where they reached the quarter-finals only to be beaten by hosts Brazil.