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Wilfred Zaha, the former Manchester Unitedwinger, has finalized his transfer to the esteemed Turkish club Galatasaray.
The 30-year-old Ivory Coast forward became a free agent after his contract with Crystal Palacein the Premier League expired at the end of last month.
According to BBC, Palace had offered Zaha a substantial weekly wage of £200,000 in a bid to retain him at the club where he had spent most of his career but opted for a new adventure in Turkey.
During the transfer window, Zaha's talents garnered interest from various clubs, including Italy's Lazio, Saudi League's Al-Nassr, and another Galatasaray rival, Fenerbahce.
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FootballIn the end, he opted to join the current Turkish champions, who are set to participate in the 2023-24 Champions League.
Zaha, who represented England twice before choosing to play for the Ivory Coast, showcased his talent by scoring an impressive 90 goals in 458 matches for Crystal Palace, a club he had been associated with since the young age of 12, per Transfermarkt.
Upon being announced as the latest addition to the Istanbul powerhouse, Wilf was introduced to an enthusiastic crowd that hailed their new star.
Here is the video: Zaha honoured with muralMeanwhile, Wilfried Zaha has been honoured with a lovelymural in South London.
The beautiful painting of the ex-Manchester United striker was
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