Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that Radamel Falcao will prove to be a "fantastic" signing for Manchester United.

The Colombian international has completed a season-long loan to the Red Devils, with the deal including an option to make the move permanent.

"He is very good player," Ronaldo is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail. "I think Manchester did very well. I don't think he is the wrong type of player. He is a top player so I don't think it is a wrong buy.

"I think he will be a fantastic buy. Manchester have not started well, two points, so they need quality players and Falcao is a quality player."

Falcao is reported to have cost United a loan fee of £6m.