Radamel Falcao García, well-known follower of Millionaires, always dreamed of playing for the blue team. Although he trained with the club’s youth categories, he was not given the opportunity and he had to seek training in Argentina, where he shone with River Plate. Since then, almost 20 years have passed in which Falcao He has traveled the world playing in clubs like Porto, Atlético de Madrid, Monaco, Manchester United, Chelsea, Galatasaray and Rayo Vallecano. Now, at 38 years old, the historic scorer of the Colombia selection He wants to fulfill his old dream.
Falcao’s return to Colombia is not easy due to his high price and his investments in properties and businesses. Initially, it was thought that the adaptation of his wife and children to Colombia would be an obstacle, but the real problem lies in the Wealth Tax that has existed in Colombia since 2019 and which was modified in 2023. This tax forces Falcao to pay for all your properties and assets around the world if you establish residence in the country.
After leaving Rayo Vallecano, Falcao expressed his willingness to play for Millonarios, highlighting that his family already agrees with the move to Bogotá. However, negotiations with the club are still ongoing as there are many factors to consider.
A possible solution is to sign an initial contract for six months, thus avoiding exceeding the 180 days of residence that would activate the Wealth Tax. This proposal would allow Falcao to fulfill his dream without compromising his financial stability. The final decision will depend on sporting results and whether Millonarios manages to secure its participation in the 2025 Copa Libertadores, which could extend Falcao’s stay in the team he loves.
