Diego Forlan Hoping David De Gea Success In UK

Posted on | Friday, June 17, 2011 | No Comments

Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan hopes his colleagues in the AtleticoMadrid goalkeeper David De Gea, can be directly adapted to the rigors of competitionin the UK and became an important player for the Red Devils.

De Gea's move to Old Trafford is not yet officially announced. However, United's campseems to be ready with a final bid of £ 18.9 million (€ 21.5) million. Thus, players movethe Spanish U-21 national team that has had its day.

Forlan played for United between 2002 and 2004. However, the Uruguayan did not findhis best performance with only scored ten goals from 63 appearances.

Forlan worry De Gea is difficult to adapt in the UK. However, Forlan not help comparinghis service in the United with the possibility of De Gea in the future.

Forlan believes that junior will grow rapidly under the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson.

"David will be a top player because of the many abilities they possess," said Forlan told BBC Sport.

"But, he had appeared in his first full season with Atletico Madrid and he is still youngwith little experience."

"You'll never know if the players can adapt to his new country until the relevantexperience."

"Yes indeed, I was still young when joined United, 22 years. But do not compare oursituation."