Galatasaray fans were in full force following the signing of Radamel Falcao.
Turkish club Galatasaray signed Radamel Falcao on a free transfer this summer. The Colombian received an exceptional welcome from the Galatasaray fans, who are in full voice currently.
The striker, who lastly played for AS Monaco, had an exceptional welcome in Istanbul airport. Plenty of fans stood in the queue to give him a taste what Turkish fans are all about.
When the former Manchester United striker was set to be announced inside the stadium, more than 40,000 fans turned up for this breathtaking occasion. Not only the fans were in full voice, but the striker also upped the ante by keeping the crowd going with his gestures.
The supporters went absolutely crazy after the Colombian led their chants.
▶ @Falcao‘dan mabedimizde ilk 3’lü! 💪
Şşşş… 🤫
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CİMBOMBOM! 👏 #AslanlarSahada pic.twitter.com/vkPY1qm8JF
— Galatasaray SK (@GalatasaraySK) September 4, 2019
Inolvidable. 👍👍 pic.twitter.com/YcZKSNG9XN
— Radamel Falcao (@FALCAO) September 4, 2019
Falcao also received a warm welcome when he landed in Turkey to sign his contract.
Thousands and thousands of fans turned up at Istanbul airport to greet the ex-Manchester United and Chelsea star and the scenes were crazy.
Thank you all for the amazing support and love. 🤜🤛 pic.twitter.com/lE4dQIzLDG
— Radamel Falcao (@FALCAO) September 2, 2019
International media: Galatasaray fans are absolutely crazy!
Falcao: Say no more. 😎 pic.twitter.com/td8Dr3ofS6
— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) September 1, 2019
The former Atletico Madrid striker signed for AS Monaco in 2013 for a reported 50 million. He scored 83 goals in 139 appearances for the French outfit and even won the Ligue 1 under Leonardo Jardim.
The 33-year-old signed a three-year contract with the Turkish club and will earn a net spend of £4.5 million.