Diego Forlan Delighted With Pichichi Award

Atletico Madrid forward Diego Forlan has been speaking of his delight at landing the Pichichi Trophy for top goalscorer in the Primera Division for the second time in his career.

Former Manchester United star Forlan won the award previously with Villarreal in the 2004/05 season, netting 25 goals that season, and his 32-goal haul for Atletico this campaign is the highest since Hugo Sanchez netted a stunning 38 goals in 1989/90.

Speaking to Atletico Madrid’s official club website, the 30-year old said he was delighted to pick up the honour.

“First of all, I am very happy that we [Atletico Madrid] have qualified for the Champions League for the second consecutive year, and because I have won the Pichichi in a very strong Spanish league.

“We worked very hard to qualify, we are going to enjoy this.”

In addition, Forlan took time to acknowledge the contribution of his teammates and the clubs’ supporters in helping him to overcome Samuel Eto’o and David Villa to land the coveted prize.

“I’m very thankful to everyone at the club. The impact that this
award will have on the team is very important. We have to rest well and begin next season at full strength.”

Forlan's goalscoring exploits this season have alerted a number of major clubs across Europe, with Champions League winners Barcelona, in particular, thought to be interested in bidding for the prolific frontman.

Paul Macdonald, Goal.com