Radamel Falcao has revealed his move to Manchester United was months in the making. The on-loan AS Monaco striker had been widely reported to be heading to Real Madrid before his shock switch to Old Trafford.
But, speaking on Wednesday as he prepared for Colombia's friendly against Brazil in Miami, said: "I am very proud to be at Manchester United.
"We have been in talks with the club for some months and, in the end, we were able to reach an agreement with Monaco on the last day of the transfer deadline."
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