Penarol sack ex Atletico Madrid & Man U star, Diego Forlan after 11 games in charge - Report Minds Penarol sack ex Atletico Madrid & Man U star, Diego Forlan after 11 games in charge | Report Minds

Penarol sack ex Atletico Madrid & Man U star, Diego Forlan after 11 games in charge

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Uruguayan side Penarol have sacked head coach Diego Forlan following just 11 matches in charge.

Forks was a former Penarol youth player, he played for the club in 2015-16.

Recall that Forlan was appointed coach in December last year.


It was his first job as a head coach, Forlan lasted just 11 games, winning four, losing four and drawing three matches.

Forlan was sacked and Mario Saralegui was appointed for a third spell as the club's head coach.

"I only have words of gratitude and appreciation for the work that Diego Forlan did until yesterday," club president Dr. Jorge Barrera said at a press conference on Tuesday.

"His name and that of his family will always remain inscribed in the best memory and the best history of the club. The statement that he published yesterday on his social media networks confirms once again the quality of person he has been and will continue to be in the hearts of all Aurinegros."

Penarol also released a statement on Twitter, saying: "Penarol thanks Diego Forlan for his professional and human contribution during these eight months at the head of the first team."

Penarol are winners of three of the past five Uruguayan Primera Division titles, they are in seventh place after nine games this season.


The former Atletico Madrid forward also took to his Twitter to bud farewell to the fans.

"I have to leave Penarol but first I wanted to write a few words of gratitude," he wrote on Twitter.

"Thank you for the opportunity you gave me, it was a pride for me to lead Club Atletico Penarol. To the players, thank you very much for your patience, your respect, your dedication and your teachings.

"To all those who work day by day and in silence at Los Aromos, from my heart, thank you. Finally, thanks to the fans for the love.

"I have no reproaches, that's how football is. Successes in whatever comes, up Penarol!"


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