This is called express acclimatization. This summer, when he decided to leave Crystal Palace free, Wilfried Zaha had the choice between several destinations. The Ivorian international was even linked to OM initially before the player’s salary demands definitively buried this rumor. Finally, while Saudi Arabia was tempted by the idea of attracting him, the player decided to go to Turkey and the very hot public of Galatasaray who were also having an XXL transfer window.
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Arriving injured, the former Manchester United player did not take long before regaining form and establishing himself as an indisputable starter on the offensive line alongside Mauro Icardi in particular. Since mid-September, the 30-year-old striker has scored a series of goals (4 goals, 1 assist) and above all he has delivered disconcerting performances. This Friday, against Kasimpasa (2-1), he single-handedly offered victory to his team by scoring a double including a sublime strike from outside the area. Enough to put the supporters in the pocket a little more.
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Zaha finally explodes
“The big winner of this match for us was Wilfried Zaha with 2 goals. He also did an important job in terms of performance today both offensively and defensively. Tonight, Galatasaray didn’t just win the match, they also won Zaha., confided Turkish coach Okan Buruk after the meeting. His performances also made the headlines in the Turkish press, which was enthusiastic about the new Super Lig star this Saturday.
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“In this match, Wilfried Zaha, who was supposed to explode since the start of the season, became a star. The lion won with the support of 50,000 supporters. Wilfried Zaha is the name that marked Galatasaray, he recalled the player he was when he impressed in the Premier League. His last double was in August 2022 », writes the media Fanatik. The Ivorian international (30 caps, 5 goals) also makes the front page of the media Fotomaç which headlines “Zahane Aslan“, a play on words which could be translated as “Zaha, the Lion” he roared so much this Friday. And the Turkish press is especially thinking about the match against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Zaha and his gang will have to achieve a result. And Zaha will be expected.
Pub. 04/11/2023 18:08 Updated 04/11/2023 19:44
2023-11-04 17:08:22
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