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Diego Forlan during the Best Fifa Football Awards 2017 at the Palladium Theatre, London last March. Adam Davy

Remember Diego Forlan? He's still going strong at 38 and has just completed a move to Hong Kong

The ex-Manchester United has agreed to join Kitchee SC, the club revealed today.

FORMER URUGUAY STAR Diego Forlan is to continue his career in Hong Kong, with the best player at the 2010 World Cup agreeing to join Kitchee SC, the club revealed today.

Kitchee posted a picture on Instagram with the club’s badge and the slogan “Welcome Forlan”, with the move also being widely reported by Uruguayan media.

Now 38, the ex-Manchester United and Atletico Madrid star left Europe in 2012, having spells in Brazil and Japan before a stint at Penarol in his home country and most recently with Mumbai City in India in 2016.

He has not played since then, but Kitchee will hope the 112-times capped Forlan can help them as they prepare to play in this year’s AFC Champions League.

- (C) AFP 2018

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    Jan 4th 2018, 6:47 PM

    Although not at the very elite end, I always thought he was a bit underrated.

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    Jan 4th 2018, 7:10 PM

    @Dave Kilmartin: Was it his goal against Chelsea that was most important!??

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    Jan 4th 2018, 7:48 PM

    @gold3n: brace vs Liverpool

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    Jan 4th 2018, 8:21 PM

    2 x golden shoe awards and 1x golden boot at 2010 world cup. From 08 to 2012 he was one of the best in the world. Didn’t really work out at United but went on to really show his quality once he left.

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    Jan 5th 2018, 12:09 AM

    @hard yaka: what a player. Never given enough time at United. Was clear he had all the tools. But Was used as a sub all the time and when he couldn’t do what ole Gunner could do Was pushed out the door. Was brilliant in La Liga and 2010 world cup.

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    Jan 4th 2018, 8:37 PM

    I remember he whipped his jersey off to celebrate a goal one time and couldn’t get it back on for some reason. The game restarted and he was running around with the jersey in his hand.

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    Jan 4th 2018, 10:01 PM

    He came from Uruguay, he made the scousers cry. Diego!

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    Jan 4th 2018, 9:18 PM

    Scored a screamer against Chelsea. Was getting to grips with the prem and was sold soon after. Went on to 2 golden boots. Can only wonder if we kept him a little longer. Some great Anfield memories

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    Jan 4th 2018, 10:54 PM

    Those goals at Anfield were handed to him on a plate though, Dont think Fergie gave him enough of a shot to make a real impact at United,

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