Radamel Falcao offers himself to surprise third tier side as ex-Chelsea & Atletico Madrid forward eyes Spain return

According to a report from Onda Regional de Murciaformer Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United striker Falcao has been offered to Real Murcia, a Spanish third-tier club currently competing in the Primera Federacion. The proposal, reportedly made by someone close to the 39-year-old free agent, is being considered by the Murcia board, who will assess its sporting and financial viability before making a decision.

Once one of the world’s most feared No.9s, Falcao’s later years have been hampered by injuries and inconsistency. A return to Spanish football, not in La Liga, but in its third tier, would reflect both his desire to keep playing and the limited options available. For Murcia, still ambitious despite failing to win promotion last season, signing Falcao could provide a major boost in their quest to climb back up the Spanish football pyramid.

Falcao recently ended his stint with Millonarios in Colombia, where he scored six goals in 13 appearances, and his last chapter in Spain was a muted two-year spell at Rayo Vallecano. He Colombia’s all-time top scorer with 36 goals and over 100 caps. The offer made to Murcia is still in its early stages. According to the reports, the club are now reviewing the possibility of signing the veteran striker, balancing his global name recognition with concerns over his age, fitness, and wage demands. Murcia manager Joseba Etxeberria would need to evaluate how Falcao could fit into a squad aiming for promotion in a physically demanding division.

Murcia must now decide whether bringing in Falcao is a realistic project or a nostalgic gamble. The financial terms, his physical state, and the club’s long-term sporting goals will all be considered. For Falcao, it could be a final romantic chapter in Europe, or a signal that retirement is fast approaching. Either way, the football world will be watching to see whether El Tigre roars again, this time in Spain’s third tier.