In 2013, Radamel Falcao made a high-profile transfer from Atletico Madrid to AS Monaco, and it was widely reported that his decision to join Monaco was driven by the club's significant financial resources. Monaco had recently been taken over by Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev, who was eager to build a competitive team.
At the time of his transfer, Falcao was one of the most sought-after strikers in the world, having scored 70 goals in two seasons for Atletico Madrid. Monaco reportedly paid a transfer fee of €60 million for Falcao, making him one of the most expensive footballers in history at the time.
Falcao's move to Monaco was seen by many as a surprise, as the club was not one of the traditional powerhouses of European football. However, the club's financial backing allowed them to assemble a strong team, which included several other high-profile signings such as James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho.
Falcao's time at Monaco was somewhat mixed. He had some injury problems, which limited his playing time, and he struggled to replicate his goal-scoring form from his time at Atletico Madrid.
