Falcao returns to Monaco

Colombia striker Radamel 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.

Falcao missed last year's World Cup with a knee injury.