Overview
- The 35-year-old goalkeeper joined as a free agent after six seasons with Orlando City and was presented at Estadio Palmaseca.
- Gallese pledged to honor the club's legacy and said he is ready for the challenge in a video published by Deportivo Cali.
- Win Sports highlighted his World Cup pedigree, and VBAR praised his quality and leadership, giving the signing an '8 points' rating.
- He is projected to compete for the No. 1 role with 24-year-old Alejandro Rodríguez as Cali reshapes its squad for 2026.
- Reports suggest his first appearance could come in a January 10 friendly against Once Caldas in the Serie Colombia tournament.