Monaco signs Berbatov To Cover For Falcao

Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov has joined Ligue 1 club Monaco on loan until the end of the season.

The 33-year-old, who is out of contract this summer, has scored five goals in 19 games this season.

Berbatov was linked with a return to his former club Tottenham but will see out the season in the French league.

Monaco are likely to be without striker Radamel Falcao until next season after the Colombian sustained a serious knee injury.

Former Manchester United striker Berbatov has scored 19 goals in 51 Premier League appearances for Fulham since leaving Old Trafford in August 2012.

The Cottagers are 19th in the table, two points from safety.

Monaco, meanwhile, are second in Ligue 1, six points adrift of Paris St-Germain.

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