2nd September, 2014
Manchester United has finally completed the signing of Ramadel Falcao on loan from French club Monaco. The deal was completed around 1:30 a.m. after the Colombian striker and Manchester United were given an extension to complete the season-long loan on transfer deadline day.
Manchester United will pay the 28-year old around £190,000 per week. The Red Devils also have an option to sign Falcao next summer from Monaco.
Falcao had arrived United’s AON Training Complex after 6:00 p.m., more than an hour later than his scheduled touchdown at Manchester Airport, before his medical and the discussion of personal terms.
After signing for the 20-time champions he told the club website he was happy to sign for the ‘biggest club in the world’. “I am delighted to be joining Manchester united on loan this season. Manchester United is the biggest club in the world.”
“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.”