MONTEVIDEO — Former Manchester United attacker Diego Forlan is set to take over on a temporary basis as the new Uruguay boss after Marcelo Bielsa left the role following a sorry World Cup campaign.
La Celeste was knocked out at the tournament’s group stage after just two draws before the storied Bielsa took blame for the disappointing results and performances.
Uruguayan Football Federation (AUF) president Ignacio Alonso told television channel Teledoce 47-year-old Forlan was enthusiastic at the idea of taking over with an agreement set to be found in a matter of hours.
Forlan, who scored 36 goals in 112 Uruguay matches before retiring from international football in 2014, will be in temporary charge of the side until March 2027 and also manage the under-20 team.
The ex-Atletico Madrid striker has just two coaching experiences, with Uruguayan top-flight side Penarol in 2020 and a second division side the follow year, AFP reported.
As a player, Forlan spent two seasons at Old Trafford before spells with the likes of Atletico, Inter Milan and Villarreal.
