In Pictures: Bidding adios to Primera Liga

epa03726290 (FILE) A file picture dated 31 August 2012 shows Radamel Falcao of Atletico Madrid celebrating after scoring a goal against Chelsea FC during the UEFA Super Cup soccer match at Stade Louis II in Monaco. Colombian striker Radamel Falcao has been sold by Atletico Madrid to AS Monaco, the clubs confirmed late 31 May 2013. Falcao, 27, has signed a five-year contract with the ambitious Monte Carlo club, who have just returned to the Ligue 1 after a season in the French second division. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER *** Local Caption *** 50501413 03726290.jpg

The Colombian Falcao, centre, seen receiving a small Atletico Madrid shirt from club president Enrique Cerezo yesterday on account of the impending birth of his child, has signed a five-year contract with Monaco, the French Ligue 1 side. Victor Lerena / E??

The Chilean, left, who has also managed clubs such as Villarreal and Real Madrid, has been linked with a move to Manchester City, the English Premier League club. Toni Albir / EPA

The Frenchman thanked his teammates, his coaches, and above all the team doctors and physical therapists that helped him through his medical issues. David Ramos / Getty Images

Manuel Pellegrini, the outgoing manager of Malaga, is leaving the Primera Liga after a nine-year stint in Spain. David Ramos / Getty Images

Valdes, centre, has been with the Catalan club since 2002 and has played alongside Andres Iniesta, left, and Xavi, right, since then. Quique Garcia / AFP

The Portuguese made an exit from the Santiago Bernabeu stadium after having won as many fans as detractors after controversially dropping club icons such as captain Iker Casillas from the starting XI. Dani Pozo / AFP

Halfway out ... Victor Valdes has announced he will be leaving Barcelona when his contract with the European giants will expire in the summer of 2014. The 31-year-old goalkeeper has cited 'pressure' of playing for such a big club as a reason for leaving. ???

Another manager on his way out of the Spanish league is Jose Mourinho, who was at the helm of Real Madrid for three seasons. Mourinho, who previously managed such clubs as Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan, is reportedly linked with a move back to London. Da???

Eric Abidal, left, is leaving Barcelona after six trophy-laden seasons and having fought back from both a liver tumor and a liver transplant to play again. Manu Fernandez / AP Photo

Philippe Montanier, who was the Real Sociedad manager, was only offered a one-year contract extension by the Basques club. Juan Herrero / AFP

Jesus Navas, the Sevilla winger, has moved to Manchester City, the English Premier League club. Manuel Queimadelos Alonso / Getty Images

Montanier, who is a contender for Spain's Coach of the Year award, has opted to move to French Ligue 1 side, Rennes. Miguel Riopa / AFP

Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente is one of several gifted players to leave Spanish football in the light of the country's struggling economy. Alvaro Barrientos / AP Photo

Navas, left, has played for Seviila all his career and is therefore taking a plunge. The 27 year old, though, has been a part of several title-winning teams in club and international football. Angel Fernandez / AP Photo

The Spanish Llorente will be a Juventus player next season. Vincent West / Reuters