Wilfried Zaha, the former Crystal Palace winger who recently joined Turkish club Galatasaray, became the center of attention during a recent UEFA Champions League third qualifying round game against Olimpija with the video of Dries Mertens and Mauro Icardi mocking him viral
The winger made a glaring error when he failed to control the ball, causing it to roll out of play. Fellow Galatasaray players Mauro Icardi and Dries Mertens, who were on the bench at the time, appeared to share a laugh at Zaha’s expense.
Mauro Icardi and Dries Mertens laugh at Wilfried Zaha after his horrendous first touch, video goes viral
Despite the slip-up, Galatasaray managed to win the game 1-0, with former Paris Saint-Germain player Icardi scoring the only goal of the match. Galatasaray advanced with a 4-0 aggregate win, even after Lucas Torreira was sent off during the game.
Icardi and Mertens laughing at Zaha🤭🤭🤭
— Wow, did you see that? (@wow_youseethat) August 16, 2023
WHAT A GAME FROM WILFRED ZAHA 🦁🔥❤️💛 @wilfriedzaha
I hope to be there in the stadium for the playoff game on the 29th, just for you🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Unexpected Zaha (@unexpectedzaha) August 15, 2023
This was Wilfried Zaha’s second appearance for the Turkish club, and he has yet to register a goal contribution. After seeing off his contract with Crystal Palace, Zaha joined Galatasaray as a free agent. Zaha has made 458 appearances for Palace, bagging 90 goals and 76 assists across competitions.
Galatasaray makes a move for Sergio Ramos
In other transfer news, Spanish outlet Relevo has reported that Galatasaray has made a mega offer for Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos, who is now a free agent after leaving PSG at the end of the 2022-23 season.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time, 37-year-old Ramos has reportedly received offers from MLS club Inter Miami and Liga MX club Club America. However, Ramos is keen on staying in Europe and playing in the UEFA Champions League.
Ramos evaluates Turkish move
The Turkish club’s reported €5.5 million per season offer for two years could tempt Ramos, who continues to be a force on the pitch despite his age. The ex-Real Madrid and Spain captain demonstrated last season that he can still compete at the highest level.
If Ramos accepts the offer, he could provide a significant boost to Galatasaray’s defense and help the club in its UEFA Champions League aspirations. The addition of Ramos to Galatasaray’s roster could be the crucial piece needed for a deep run in Europe’s premier club competition.
As the transfer season continues, it remains to be seen where Ramos will end up and whether Wilfried Zaha can regain his form and make a significant impact for Galatasaray. With players like Icardi and Mertens already on board, the Turkish club is clearly on the rise and looking to make a splash in European football.
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