On This Day in 2002: Diego Forlan arrives in Manchester ahead of United move

Diego Forlan
(Image credit: Martin Rickett)

Diego Forlan arrived at Manchester Airport on this day in 2002 ahead of completing a move to Manchester United.

The Uruguayan forward had opted to join Sir Alex Ferguson’s Premier League champions from Argentinian side Independiente ahead of Middlesbrough.

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