Former Manchester United and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan has revealed he will be plying his trade for Mumbai City FC after being convinced of the ever-growing "project" in India, ESPN FC reports.





Forlan, 37, joins fellow global footballing superstars Ronaldinho, Ryan Giggs and Cafu in Indian football on an initial three-month contract. His move to Asia follows a short but successful stint in his homeland of Uruguay with Penarol, where he managed to score eight goals to help secure the league title.

The former Uruguay international has had a stellar career to date, but despite achieving incredible feats such as securing the Golden Boot in La Liga twice with Atleti and being voted the best player at the World Cup in 2010, Forlan is keen on extending his career in India after being impressed with the nation's ambitions in football.





"They want to grow football, something that is understandable given the population," the former Villarreal ace said. "Next year they want to extend it to seven months and then to a whole year. For now, though, it is three months [my contract]."

His now former side Penarol were keen on keeping their hero for another season after his stellar displays, but the 37-year-old is happy with his decision and is excited at the prospect of being a part of the growing interest India has in football.





"The expectations continue to grow each year, more spectators, more TV viewers," he added.





"It is something understandable given the population, but they want to grow it on an even bigger scale so they are bringing in players from other leagues."

Muy contento de jugar en el @MumbaiCityFC esta temporada. Happy to play this season for the @MumbaiCityFC pic.twitter.com/XyF5r3CNMO — Diego Forlan (@DiegoForlan7) August 13, 2016



