The Monaco striker has agreed a season-long loan move to Old Trafford, with an option for a permanent deal, and is excited to be at “the biggest club in the world”
New Manchester United signing Radamel Falcao says that he is joining “the biggest club in the world”.
The Colombia international has agreed a one-year loan at Old Trafford, with Louis van Gaal’s side retaining an option to buy him outright from Monaco at the end of the season.
The former Atletico Madrid striker is excited at the chance to play for the Dutchman after sealing the switch late on transfer deadline day.
“I am delighted to be joining Manchester United on loan this season,” he told the club’s official website.
“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.”
Goal revealed that United are paying a €12 million-plus fee for the loan, as well as a significant portion of his €380,000-per-week wages.
The Red Devils allowed Danny Welbeck to depart for Arsenal in a €20m move when they confirmed that a deal could be done to secure Falcao.
United also made a last minute signing on Daley Blind. The 24-year-old, who started every game for Netherlands at the World Cup, admits he is relishing the opportunity to work with Louis van Gaal once again
Daley Blind admits the prospect of working with Louis van Gaal was a key factor in his decision to join Manchester.
The 24-year-old completed his €17.5 million move from Ajax on deadline day and becomes United’s sixth signing this summer following the arrivals of Ander Herrera, Luke Shaw, Vanja Milinkovic, Marcos Rojo and Angel Di Maria.
Blind started every game for Netherlands at the World Cup and is buoyed by the opportunity to link up with Van Gaal once again.
“It is a real honour to sign for Manchester United,” Blind told the club’s official website.
“I have been at Ajax since I was seven years old and I will always have very fond memories of the club and of my time there.
“Louis van Gaal is a tremendously talented coach, I have worked with him at Ajax and also for the Netherlands national team and I cannot wait to work with him at the biggest club in the world.”
Blind is capable of playing in central defence, at left-back and in central midfield and Van Gaal admits he was attracted by the Dutchman’s versatility.
“I am delighted Daley has signed for the club,” said Van Gaal.
“He is a very intelligent and versatile footballer that can play in many positions.
“Daley is a great reader of the game, he has played under my philosophy over a number of years and he will be a great addition to the team.”
