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Radamel Falcao confirms inevitable, will leave Chelsea FC

By Ajitesh Rasgotra

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: A dejected looking Radamel Falcao of Chelsea during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Fiorentina at Stamford Bridge on August 5, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: A dejected looking Radamel Falcao of Chelsea during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Fiorentina at Stamford Bridge on August 5, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) /
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In news that was coming, Radamel Falcao has confirmed that he will departing Chelsea FC and returning to AS Monaco once the season is over.

I guess we can consider this as our first transfer dealing of the summer. Radamel Falcao will leave Chelsea FC next week and return to his parent club, AS Monaco. The striker has been on loan for the campaign but has not done enough to be retained.

Falcao revealed the news himself, stating that his exit was all but guaranteed in February.

"In February, Chelsea told me that they were no longer counting on me, so I will not be continuing with that club. Monaco made a big investment in me and they want some return on that. They want me back at the club for next season. – via Sky Sports"

The Colombian has endured a torrid two seasons in the Premier League. He was first brought over by Manchester United, where he flopped horrifically on the back of an expensive agreement.

Jose Mourinho then thought that he would be able to resurrect the striker’s former self, but Chelsea’s overall struggles did not help. By January, Mourinho was no longer in charge and Falcao was on the verge of a premature termination.

That did not happen and the forward continued to warm the bench under Guus Hiddink. Injuries have certainly contributed to his failure in making an impact, but the few times that he has taken the field have resulted in severely underwhelming performances.

Now over the age of 30, Falcao is at an important stage in his career. He needs playing time to truly show what he still has but Monaco are apparently unable to service his wages. Similarly, there are few clubs with pockets deep enough to pay his salary on a loan deal. Especially given that he has shown nothing of worth in recent times, his options are running out.

Clubs in South America, such as River Plate, are believed to be interested in signing Falcao, but he will need to take a significant pay cut. Otherwise, the endless resources that emanate from China appear like the only feasible alternative.

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Goodbye Falcao, we barely knew you.

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