Radamel Falcao is set to transfer to Monaco on Monday afternoon for $77million, according to reports in Spain.
Falcao has been linked with transfers to some of the biggest clubs in world football, with Real Madrid, AC Milan, Chelsea, and Manchester United having apparently eyed up the player.
Jean Petit, Monaco’s assistant manager, told Radio RCN on Friday about Falcao’s impending arrival, “Yes, we are expecting Falcao and four or five other players of his quality. We have spoken and we continue to speak with Falcao and his representatives. Negotiations are ongoing. We hope to seal a deal as soon as possible.
He then added , “Monaco need a player like Falcao because he can help us a lot and because he can attract other top players, and that’s the best way of confirming our project is big and interesting. Signing Falcao is a big coup on sporting and media levels for French football.”
Monaco are able to make such a lavish purchase because their new billionaire president, Dmitry Rybolovlev, has huge ambitions for the club. Earlier this week Monaco spent $88 million on Porto’s Joao Moutinho and James Rodriguez as they look to rival Paris Saint Germain for dominance in the French league.
It is though that Falcao is on his way to the Mediterranean principality for a physical, that if he passes will see him complete his move. Monaco were only recently promoted from France’s second division but Rybolovlev’s money looks set to move the club forward in the very near future.
Falcao recently inspired Atletico Madrid to victory in the Copa Del Rey final against their bitter rivals Real Madrid, after which he stated, “It’s an unbelievable feeling. Now we have to enjoy it. This win feels awesome. We’re happy with the effort we put in and that we can celebrate this win like the people wanted.”
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