Falcao deemed a safe bet for Real, Barca

Posted Sunday, May 20, 2012 by ESPN

Former Atletico Madrid manager Gregorio Manzano believes the club's financial situation may force them to sell striker Falcao to Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Falcao has set La Liga and the Europa League alight with his goals since signing from Porto at the start of the season. His impressive form has garnered him attention from teams all around Europe, and Manzano considers the Colombian to be good enough to play for the two top sides in the league.

"Whoever bets on Falcao will not be disappointed, it is a safe bet even for Real Madrid and Barcelona, Falcao will succeed at any club, as long as he is part of a good team. He really knows how to score goals," he said to COMRadio.

Despite the striker stating that he intends to honour his contract with the club, club president Enrique Cerezo revealed that any bids for the striker will be seriously considered,and Manazo believes Atletico's unsteady financial outlook may leave the club little choice but to sell their star man

"Considering that Atletico are going through a difficult moment and if they really need the money, then it is logical that they will have to sell their biggest asset to raise funds," he stated.