Former Inter and Manchester United forward retires

07 ago 2019

Today, former Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid and Manchester United forward Diego Forlan has officially announced his retirement from professional football.

In an announcement posted to Twitter, Forlan said that "After 21 years I have made the decision to end my career as a professional footballer. A beautiful stage closes full of great memories and emotions but another of new challenges will begin. Thanks to all who in one way or another accompanied me on this path!"

Luego de 21 años tomé la decisión de poner fin a mi carrera como futbolista profesional. Se cierra una linda etapa llena de grandes recuerdos y emociones pero comenzará otra de nuevos desafíos.

¡Gracias a todos los que de una u otra manera me acompañaron en este camino! pic.twitter.com/gVwX0RQJow
— Diego Forlan (@DiegoForlan7) August 7, 2019

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