MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) – Uruguayan giant Penarol gave former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan his first coaching job on Friday.
Forlan will replace head coach Diego Lopez, whose contract ends at the end of this month.
The Montevideo-based club announced the move on Twitter.
The 40-year-old Forlan said in a news conference his brother Pablo will be one of his assistants.
''To have my first experience in a club of traditions and of a high level like Penarol is more than I dreamed of,'' Forlan said.
''When you play you notice if you like soccer itself.