5 number 9's who didn't live up to expectations at Chelsea

#3 Falcao - Loan (2015/2016)

Swansea City v Chelsea - Premier League

Radamel Falcao was an absolute beast for Porto and Atletico Madrid, establishing his status as one of the best strikers in the world, leading to a mega-money move to AS Monaco in 2013.

Financial issues at the principality club led him to take a loan move to Manchester United, with the Premier League club offsetting some of his tremendously high wages.

Falcao turned out to be a very expensive flop at Old Trafford, as his spell at United which lasted just one season provided just four goals from 29 appearances, while he was also demoted to the Under 21's at some point due to his struggles.

His struggles at United did not deter Chelsea from going after his signature, announcing his arrival on a year-long loan ahead of the 2015/2016 season in which he was once again handed the number nine shirt.

His spell at Chelsea was arguably worse, as injury problems, coupled with a poor run of form saw Falcao fail to justify his high earnings once more.

He finished his spell at Chelsea with just one goal from 12 matches in all competitions and it goes without saying that the club failed to exercise its buyback clause, sending him back to Monaco with whom he has somewhat reestablished his reputation, captaining the side to an unexpected Ligue 1 triumph in 2017.