Overview
- The club officially announced the Peru international goalkeeper on December 29 with a cinematic presentation video for the 2026 campaign.
- Vice president Richard Lee said Gallese was signed for his leadership to rebuild the team's spine starting in goal.
- The move headlines a recruitment drive that includes Emanuel ‘Bebelo’ Reynoso and the return of striker Juan Ignacio Dinneno, with additional reinforcements reported.
- Outlets differ on contract length, with some reporting a one-season deal for 2026 and others stating an agreement through 2027 after his free-agent exit from Orlando City.
- After a poor 2025 finish without international qualification, Cali targets Liga BetPlay and Copa Colombia in 2026 under coach Alberto Gamero, with an opener away to Jaguares de Córdoba.