Manchester United have confirmed that Radamel Falcao has returned to Monaco following his season-long loan at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils snapped Falcao up from the Ligue 1 side last summer, shouldering his considerable wage packet and paying a fee for his services for the season.
The Premier League club had an option contained in the deal to keep the 29-year-old on a permanent basis for a fee of around €53m.
But Falcao has struggled in the English top flight, finding it difficult to score and hold down a starting spot.
He was nowhere to be seen when Manchester United finished their season with a 0-0 draw away at Hull City today and the club have now confirmed his departure.
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Manager Louis van Gaal was quick to thank the Colombian for his efforts, telling his club's site: "Falcao is a top professional and a good human being.
"On behalf of myself and everyone at the club I would like to wish him well for the future", the Dutchman added.
Falcao has been linked with Italian pair Juventus and AC Milan.
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