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Radamel Falcao reveals Ruud van Nistelrooy admiration

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Radamel Falcao reveals that he looked up to former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy as a youngster.

Manchester United loanee Radamel Falcao has admitted that he "always admired" the club's former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Dutchman Van Nistelrooy scored 150 goals during a five-year period at Old Trafford, before he left for Real Madrid.

When asked which centre-forwards he looked up to as a youngster coming through the ranks at River Plate, Falcao revealed that Van Nistelrooy, who is now assistant coach of the Netherlands, was a "star attraction".

"I always admired Ruud van Nistelrooy in my position. He was a star attraction for me," the Colombian told Inside United.

Falcao joined the Red Devils on a season-long deal from Monaco in August, but injuries have limited the 28-year-old to just seven appearances, from which he has scored one goal.

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