Radamel Falcao has been at the center of rumors for months despite being inactive for six months.

The superstar has been linked with Real Madrid for weeks, but recent reports indicate that Manchester City might be interested in bringing in the Colombian.

Both options are certainly enticing for Falcao. But which is the better one?

At Real Madrid, Falcao has a tremendous number of positives. He gets to reunite with national teammate James Rodriguez, who made a record transfer to Real Madrid this summer. The two played together at Monaco, and while they never managed to find rhythm on the pitch, there is no doubt that having a fellow countrymen would be a boost for Falcao.

But that is only one minor reason why move to Madrid would be positive. Falcao used to play for Atletico Madrid, so he is familiar with the city and would be right at home. That certainly would also provide him with stability that he might not have moving to England (more on that later).

What this also means is that Falcao knows what it feels like to play in Spain against La Liga competition. He scored 34 goals for Atletico Madrid in 2012-13 and also had a 36 goal-season in 2011-12. However, he only played 41 games in 2012-13, while he managed 50 games the previous year.

He was admittedly not as successful in France in 2013-14, where he only managed 11 goals in 19 games prior to his injury. So a return to Spain would be a huge success.

He would also be the beneficiary of playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, both dynamite offensive stars that finish and create chances.

But therein lies an issue with Madrid.

Ronaldo and Bale score goals and that would probably push Falcao's scoring opportunities down a bit. He would not be taking penalties, as he is used to doing. Would he be okay with that? Would he be okay with sacrificing some of his finishing to facilitate Ronaldo?

Karim Benzema, the man tasked with doing that, has already adapted his game to suit Ronaldo and Bale and has succeeded in that task. He recently signed a five-year deal with Los Blancos, ensuring his position as the team's first choice striker. This also poses an issue for Falcao. He would probably have to sit on the bench unless he overtakes Benzema in the pecking order. He is coming off an injury, so questions about his sharpness remain. Monaco would probably start him in every game, but Madrid might not be inclined to do that. How will he regain sharpness on the bench?

That is why Manchester City could provide a better option for Falcao. He would still be second fiddle to Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzecko, but both players get ample play time under Manuel Pellegrini. Aguero has struggled with injuries; this alone would probably give Falcao more time to play.

But Falcao has never competed in the physical nature of the Premier League and that alone could hurt his return to form. There may be a rough adjustment period ahead for the Colombian as he not only learns the ins and outs of the city, but also figures out how to compete in a far more brutal competition.

Where should Falcao go next season--Madrid or Manchester City? Or should he stay put and play with Monaco? Latin Post.com invites you to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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