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The Eagle has Forlan-ded: New Kitchee striker arrives in Hong Kong ahead of unveiling

Former European Golden Shoe winner could feature for his new side in the Hong Kong Premier League on Sunday

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Diego Forlan, carrying his son, Martin, is mobbed by fans as he arrives in Hong Kong. Photos: Edward Wong
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Diego Forlan arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday ahead of his unveiling as a Kitchee player.

The newly arrived forward landed at Hong Kong International Airport on Thursday afternoon along with his wife and two young sons.

The 38-year-old Uruguayan has been signed to lead the side’s first AFC Champions League campaign and will wear the number 18 shirt for the Hong Kong Premier League champions.

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Diego Forlan arrives with his wife, Paz Cardoso, and kids at Chek Lap Kok.
Diego Forlan arrives with his wife, Paz Cardoso, and kids at Chek Lap Kok.

Upon his arrival he was met by club officials and whisked into a waiting car.

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A crowd of fans had gathered to greet the former European Golden Boot winner at Hong Kong International Airport and he stopped briefly to sign autographs for the Kitchee Ultras supporters group before departing.

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