07.04.2025 16:41
Carlos Cuesta, who was transferred by Galatasaray from Genk for 8 million euros during the winter transfer window, won a penalty just 36 seconds after coming on in the match against Kasımpaşa, which ended in a 3-3 draw, and shortly after joining the team, he drew criticism. The 26-year-old Colombian defender has not worn the yellow-red jersey for even a second since that match.
After drawing 3-3 with Kasımpaşa and losing two points on the road to the championship, Carlos Cuesta, who became the target of the fans, has gone missing.
HE GAVE AWAY A PENALTY IN 36 SECONDS
The Colombian defender came on as a substitute in the Kasımpaşa match, which ended in a 3-3 draw on March 3, and caused a penalty just 36 seconds later by losing track of Can Keleş in his marking. Cuesta's action received a strong backlash from the yellow-red fans and he was heavily criticized.
HE DIDN'T GET ANY MORE TIME
Carlos Cuesta did not get any playing time in the league matches against Alanyaspor and Beşiktaş, despite being on the bench in the Turkish Cup derby against Fenerbahçe. The 26-year-old defender was not included in the squad for the league match against Antalyaspor due to a minor injury.
THEY BOUGHT HIS TRANSFER FOR 8 MILLION EUROS
Galatasaray, who lost Milan Skriniar to Fenerbahçe, signed Carlos Cuesta from Genk for 8 million euros during the winter transfer period. Cuesta has played in 6 matches so far with the yellow-red jersey and has been on the field for 355 minutes. The 26-year-old defender has a contract with Cimbom until the summer of 2028.