Diego Forlan is set to return to Old Trafford after Manchester United announced the first part of their squad for a charity match against Liverpool.
Raising funds for the Manchester United Foundation, heroes from bygone years will lace up their boots and battle for bragging rights on Saturday, May 21. Billed as Legends of the North, the game is expected to be packed and will showcase countless famous faces.
United will be managed by club ambassador Bryan Robson. He will be joined in the dugout by Andrew Cole.
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As the countdown continues, the Old Trafford giants have now revealed five players who will take part. Forlan will make his grand return to Manchester two decades on from his arrival at the club.
United did not get to see the Uruguayan at his best between 2002 and 2004, but one of his greatest moments in a United shirt came against bitter rivals Liverpool when he settled the scores with two quick-fire goals in a 2-1 victory during the 2002/2003 season.
Forlan netted 17 goals in 97 appearances for United before successful spells with Villarreal and Atletico Madrid. The other confirmed players are Patrice Evra, John O'Shea, Mikael Silvestre and Karel Poborsky with other names set to be revealed soon.
Speaking to MUFC media, Forlan said: "I have said for a long time that I need to return to Old Trafford, but I didn't think it would be as a player. It will be an honour to step back out on to the pitch and see the fans again who have continued to chant my name for all these years.
"It will be a great opportunity for me and for everyone involved, especially to play against our old rivals Liverpool, but also to raise money for the children of Greater Manchester."
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