Manchester United and South Americans: A match not made in heaven

Alexis Sanchez scored only his fourth goal for Manchester United in the game against Newcastle United
Alexis Sanchez scored only his fourth goal for Manchester United in the game against Newcastle United

#4. Diego Forlan

Manchester United v Middlesbrough
Manchester United v Middlesbrough

When Forlan completed his move to Manchester United, it was thought to be a passing the baton kind of movement. Manchester United, at the time, boasted some of the best strikers in Europe. Forlan spent 4 years at the club, but as they say that some things are not meant to be, Forlan’s United venture wasn’t a success.

Forlan played close to 100 matches for the English giants, scoring a meagre 17 goals. He was offloaded in the summer of 2004 as the Spanish club Villareal came calling. However, he was an instant hit in Spain, scoring goals for fun.

Forlan became one of the top strikers of the world during his stay at Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. His successful career makes us wonder why did the legendary Uruguayan struggle at Manchester United?

Though Forlan wasn't much of a great player for Manchester United, the fans still cherish his 2 astonishing goals against arch-rivals, Liverpool at Anfield.

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