Formidable striker: Radamel Falcao has won two Europa League titles with Porto in the 2010-2011 season and Atletico Madrid (2011-2012). — AFP
PETALING JAYA: The second transfer window could witness a blockbuster signing in the Super League.
And it could come from defending Super League champions Johor Darul Ta’zim, who look keen on signing Colombian international striker Radamel Falcao during that window.
Leading Spanish publication Marca broke the news by saying that the Southern Tigers have shown interest in signing the 37-year-old Rayo Vallecano striker nicknamed “El Tigre” (The Tiger).
Falcao’s contract ends in June, so it is apt for JDT to swoop in for the former Manchester United player and get him to bolster their campaign for the Super League, FA Cup, Malaysia Cup and AFC Champions League.
“They want to have the Colombian striker for the next two seasons ... and later continue as an ambassador of the club and the city,” said the Spanish newspaper on its online platform.
“Pending final negotiations with the team, the striker (Falcao) has already shown himself to be willing to face a new professional journey although he is also on the shortlist to strengthen Valencia,” said the report.
Valencia are owned by Singaporean business magnate Peter Lim.
If he joins JDT, it will be the 10th club in his career after making a name for himself with several world-famous clubs including River Plate, Porto, Atletico Madrid, Monaco, Chelsea and Galatasaray.
Among the championships Falcao has won are two Europa League titles with Porto in the 2010-2011 season and Atletico Madrid (2011-2012) in addition to helping Atletico win the UEFA Super Cup in 2012.
Marca added that JDT owner Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim intends to enhance football and his club by incorporating international figures.He has established a collaboration with football management company Genova International and Racing City Group, chaired by Morris Pagniello, to continue growing.
JDT will embark on a new major project with international companies and renowned figures in the global football industry to further elevate the Southern Tigers brand.
