Blond ambition: Former World Cup Golden Ball winner Diego Forlan signs for Kitchee
Former Uruguay striker joins Hong Kong Premier League champions to spearhead their debut continental campaign
Hong Kong Premier League champions Kitchee have confirmed the signing of Uruaguyan striker Diego Forlan, with the player due to arrive in Hong Kong on January 10.
The 38-year-old is expected to be unveiled by the club at their press conference the following day.
Forlan comes highly recommended by his former teammate in Mumbai City, Krisztian Vadocz, the former Hungary international who joined Kitchee in early 2017. Vadocz was with Forlan in the Indian side before moving to Hong Kong.
Forlan, who scored 36 times in 112 appearances for his country, will reportedly become the highest paid player in Hong Kong soccer and is the league’s most high-profile signing since his former Manchester United teammate Nicky Butt signed for South China in 2010.
He has been signed to lead the club in their debut AFC Champions League campaign which kicks off on February 13.