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Ex-Man Utd star Juan Mata and Mauro Icardi watch new side Galatasaray from box in thrilling 3-2 win over Kasimpasa


JUAN MATA and Mauro Icardi both took in the sights of Istanbul on Sunday.

And they capped it off by watching new club Galatasaray win a five-goal thriller against Kasimpasa.

Juan Mata watched on as new club Galatasaray beat Kasimpasa 3-2Credit: Getty
Fellow new arrival Mauro Icardi waved to fans from the boxCredit: Getty

The duo are the latest big names to sign for the Turkish giants, who went on a huge spending spree this summer.

The likes of Dries Mertens, Lucas Torreira and Sergio Oliveira have all made the move to the capital.

All three started in Sunday’s exceptional 3-2 win away at Kasimpasa.

And the impressive performance appeared to delight Mata and Icardi, with both men watching from a box.

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Ex-Manchester United star Mata cut a cool and composed figure as he absorbed the action.

Meanwhile, Icardi waved to fans as he was joined by some members of his family.

It’s reckoned the PSG loanee’s wife and agent Wanda Icardi made several demands to Galatasaray over a move – including the hiring of a 24-hour driver.

But Gala aren’t the only Turkish side to splash out this summer.

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Mata joined Gala on a free transfer after leaving Man UtdCredit: Getty
Icardi has joined on a one-year loan from PSGCredit: Getty

City rivals Besiktas have also been busy, signing the likes of Dele Alli, Nathan Redmond and Wout Weghorst.

Champions Trabzonspor have reinforced too, signing several high-profile names including Valencia striker Maxi Gomez and Real Betis defender Marc Bartra.

However, none of them lead the table after six games this season.

That honour goes to Konyaspor, who incredibly spent less than £1million on 14 players.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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