Manchester United move ‘a dream come true’, says Falcao
What you need to know:
- Falcao’s arrival took United’s spending in the transfer window to around $248 million and he has backed the 20-time champions to bounce back when the season resumes after the international break.
- “We have very top players,” he said. “I admire them. I want to meet them for the first time. I am sure that this season will be great for us.”
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Colombian striker Radamel Falcao said that he had fulfilled “a dream” after completing a loan move to Manchester United from Monaco in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
“For me, it was a dream to play in the Premier League,” he told MUTV. “I always wanted to be here because this league is very good, it has very good teams, and Manchester United is the best team in England. Everything is perfect for me.”
The 28-year-old centre-forward flew in to Manchester to undergo a medical examination late on Monday, with United confirming the deal had gone through some two-and-a-half hours after the transfer deadline had passed. United are thought to have paid Monaco around $13.1 million to secure Falcao’s services for the season, with an option to make the deal permanent for another 55 million euros.
WEAR NUMBER NINE SHORT
“It was a very long day,” added Falcao, who will wear the number nine shirt at Old Trafford.
“It was hard, difficult. We were waiting until the last minute, but I didn’t lose my faith. Now I want to say thank you to God for this. I’m very happy.”
After finishing seventh in the Premier League last season, United have made an uncertain start to life under new manager Louis van Gaal.
They are without a win in three league games and were eliminated from the League Cup in the second round after a chastening 4-0 loss to third-tier Milton Keynes Dons.
Falcao’s arrival took United’s spending in the transfer window to around $248 million and he has backed the 20-time champions to bounce back when the season resumes after the international break.
“We have very top players,” he said. “I admire them. I want to meet them for the first time. I am sure that this season will be great for us.”
While Falcao, Angel di Maria, Luke Shaw, Ander Herrera, Marcos Rojo and Daley Blind arriving during the close season, United allowed several players to leave the club. (AFP)
