AS Monaco sign Falcao for a record €60m

On the 31/05/2013, AS Monaco announced that they have signed Colombian striker Radamel Falcao García Zárate, or 'Falcao'. It is thought that the transfer fee is €60m. The 27 year old international arrives from Athletico Madrid (La Liga, ESP) and has signed a contract with Monaco until 30/06/2018 for a net annual salary of €10-12m.

This transfer is a record for Ligue 1:

1. €60m (tbc): Falcao
2. €50m: Thiago Silva (AC Milan to PSG, 14/07/2012)
3. €42m: Javier Pastore (Palermo to PSG, 06/08/2011)

Falcao's transfer to AS Monaco is now the fourth biggest deal in all leagues combined:

1. €94m: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United to Real Madrid, 2009)
2. €75m: Zinedine Zidane (Juventus to Real Madrid, 2001)
3. €67m: Kaka (AC Milan to Real Madrid, 2009)
4. €60m (tbc): Falaco (Athletico Madrid to AS Monaco, 2013)