Radamel Falcao has never suffered as many injuries as in the season and a half he has been at Galatasaray. The fracture of the face suffered this Sunday marks the end point to his stage in Turkish football. The plague of physical problems that the Colombian has suffered since he arrived in Istanbul have prevented him from reaching his best level.
Galatasaray dreamed that the signing of El Tigre would be the key point for the achievement of many titles. However, all those hopes have been dashed. During this Sunday's training session, Radamel Falcao and Kerem Aktürkoğlu collided head-on. The impact caused the Colombian to fracture his facial bones.
The former Atlético de Madrid striker will stay away from the pitch for at least three weeks. after the surgical intervention to which he has been subjected this Sunday.
Falcao will not be able to play in Galatasaray's Super League matches against Göztepe, Trabzonspor, Antalyaspor and Konyaspor. Each of these matches are final for Terim's team that lost two vital points against Fatih Karagumruk in the fight for the league title. He moves away from first place every day. Galatasaray is in third place eight points behind Besiktas, which is the leader.
There is an option of one more year of contract for Falcao at Galatasaray, but it is not mandatory. Nevertheless, The Colombian forward has decided to leave Turkey and his wish is to visit the United States to try his luck in the MLS.
Falcao will put the end to his unfortunate career at Galatasaray next May. In Turkey he has only played 43 games due to injuries.