MANCHESTER. — Louis van Gaal has confirmed football’s worst kept secret – that Manchester United will not be taking up their option to buy flop striker Radamel Falcao on a permanent basis.

Falcao has returned to Monaco following his season-long loan spell at Manchester United, the English club announced on Sunday. The 29-year-old, who joined the Reds on transfer deadline day last September, had a tough time at Old Trafford, scoring just four goals in 29 appearances.

“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,” United’s coach Louis van Gaal told the club’s official website. — The Daily Express.

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