Manchester United have completed an incredible transfer deadline day loan swoop for Radamel Falcao, the club have confirmed.
Most of the talk surrounding the Red Devils suggested they need to bring in a new defender but manager Louis van Gaal pulled a rabbit out of the hat by landing the Colombian striker in a season-long switch with an option to buy him.
The Monaco man, 28, scored 11 times in 20 Ligue 1 games last season before an anterior cruciate ligament injury ended his campaign early and stopped him from playing in the World Cup.
But now, as he returns to fitness, the former Porto and Atletico Madrid sensation has the chance to prove himself at Old Trafford after a loan deal was agreed.
Radamel Falcao told the club's official website: “I am delighted to be joining Manchester United on loan this season. Manchester United is the biggest club in the world and is clearly determined to get back to the top. I am looking forward to working with Louis van Gaal and contributing to the team’s success at this very exciting period in the club’s history.”
Louis van Gaal said: “I am delighted Radamel has joined us on loan this season. He is one of the most prolific goalscorers in the game. His appearance-to-goal ratio speaks for itself and, when a player of this calibre becomes available, it is an opportunity not to be missed.”
