Mauro Icardi played the first minutes at Galatasaray, saw the yellow card and celebrated the victory

After a long time without having a definite future and without having a space at Paris Saint-Germain, 8 days ago Mauro Icardi he landed on Turkish soil to bring his goals to Galatasaray in Turkey. This Friday, the 29-year-old striker made its official debut with the shirt Gala After entering the second half, he had several chances and was indirectly involved in the second goal which confirmed his victory. 2-1 against Konyaspor for the Turkish Super League. Also, got a yellow card.

Mauro has already added minutes in his new club. The striker arrived at the Turkish club in search of recovery and to occupy a fundamental role in the team to be able to fight to reach his 23rd championship, he has already had his first 50 minutes with the Turkish team and was in the local 2-1 win against Konyaspor for the 7th date of the Turkish league. In those minutes, the Argentine he was involved in several situations.

When the match was 1-1, despite the transformation of the premises in the minute of play, the 64 minutes Turkish coach Buruk Okan called the player to make his official debut with the shirt Galatawhere is the 99 on your back, and try to get the advantage.

To the 80 ‘ of the match had a clear chance after a cross from the right that he couldn’t connect with his head what could have been the advantage. But two minutes later, Icardi played a pivotal role in his team by transforming the second goal that defined the match.

With a big move to the lower left of the Gala, one of his team mates receives a deep ball and in the same run puts a cross in the small area for Mauro’s arrival. Faced with the desperation of the rival defender for wanting to serve quickly, the attacker who had fallen forced play managed to get the ball badly rejected by the visiting player causing him to end up converting to goal in the own goal.

In addition to being involved in the play of the second goal, a 88 minutes received the Yellow paper after having pushed with his opponents after a foul by the visiting goalkeeper – sent off for a double yellow card – teammate who came out to defend with great decision.

The attacker trying to enter the list of incoming players Qatar World Cup 2022he had another chance to convert with a half-moon shot in overtime but the newly entered goalkeeper saved the shot. Good minutes of the attacker where he was seen active and eager to transform his first goal.

With this victory, the team where Mauro scored his goals remained at the helm of the Turkish Super League as he beat who was the leader and surpassed him by two points. The player, with 99 on his back, left a nice photo 65 days from the start of the Qatar World Cup 2022.