06.03.2025 09:40
Galatasaray is preparing to part ways with two players as part of its squad planning for the new season. Particularly, Cuesta and Dries Mertens are among the names being considered for departure due to their underwhelming performances. Cuesta came under fire for his penalty in the match against Kasımpaşa. Mertens, on the other hand, will not be part of the team in the new season due to his drop in form.
Galatasaray is preparing to make radical decisions regarding the squad planning for the new season after the recent performances. The Yellow-Reds have decided to part ways with two players.
2 PLAYERS' FATES ARE SEALED
For the squad planning of the new season, two players have been primarily deemed expendable. Galatasaray plans to part ways with these two players at the end of the season.
CUESTA IS LEAVING
Galatasaray has quickly decided to let go of Cuesta, who was transferred for a fee of 8 million Euros. Since his arrival, he has not met expectations, and in the recent match against Kasımpaşa, he conceded an unnecessary penalty that cost the team 2 critical points. The Colombian defender will be sold during the summer if a good offer comes in.
Under normal circumstances, Dries Mertens, who considered retiring at the end of last season but agreed to play for another year at the insistence of Galatasaray, has been drawing attention with his recent drop in form.
NO NEW CONTRACT WILL BE OFFERED
There was some consideration within the technical staff for the 37-year-old player to continue next season, but the recent performances have changed that idea. The Yellow-Reds plan not to offer Mertens a new contract at the end of the season. The Belgian star will most likely join the coaching staff of his former team, Napoli, next season.