Carlos Cuesta, a Colombian central defender born in 1999, is set to leave Genk to join Galatasaray. He has signed a contract for three and a half years, which will be valid until 2028. The transfer deal, valued at 8 million euros, will be paid to his former club in annual installments over three seasons. Cuesta expressed his happiness about joining Galatasaray and mentioned that Davinson Sanchez had encouraged him to make the move, describing Galatasaray as the best club where he could elevate his level. Cuesta is eager to start playing immediately and is excited to join his national teammate at the Turkish club.

Galatasaray has reached a full agreement with Carlos Cuesta, a 25-year-old Colombian defender from Genk. Cuesta, who still has one year left on his contract with the Belgian club, has accepted all the terms offered by Galatasaray. He is also known to be a teammate of Davinson Sanchez in the Colombian national team. Galatasaray, while negotiating Cuesta's transfer, is also in talks with Empoli for their Georgian defender Saba Goglichidze.