How Diego Forlan’s Dream of Joining Manchester United Nearly Felt Too Good to Be True in 2002
But it was real, and soon enough he was making his debut, in a 4-0 away win against Bolton Wanderers.
“It was a major contrast,” he admitted. “Moving from a pretty good league like Argentina’s to another with some of the best players in the world.
“In England, the game is played at a different speed and was even more physical. I didn’t get many minutes in my first few months, but felt comfortable in the dressing room.
“Juan Sebastian Veron helped me settle in. He was a strong character who protected me from the moment I arrived.”
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