Man U selling Forlan to Villarreal
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MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester United have agreed to sell their Uruguay international striker Diego Forlan to Spanish club Villarreal, the English Premier League side have confirmed.
Forlan has struggled to hold down a regular first team place at Old Trafford since he arrived from Argentine side Independiente in January 2002.
The 25-year-old slipped further down the pecking order following the arrival of Leeds striker Alan Smith, and he is being sold despite a host of injuries at the club.
A statement on the club's official website read: "Manchester United has reached agreement with Spanish club Villareal for the transfer of Diego Forlan.
"The transfer will be completed upon agreement of Diego's personal terms and completion of his medical."
Forlan scored 10 goals in 63 league appearances for United.
Mariam Solsona, spokesperson for the Spanish club, confirmed: "Forlan has agreed a five-year deal.
"He is flying into Valencia at around 10.30pm on Friday and he will be presented at 1pm on Saturday after a medical."
