Forlan would be open to Premier League return

Diego Forlan has revealed he would like to return to England in the future but says he would be happy to end his career with Atletico Madrid.

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Diego Forlan in action against Panathinaikos

Forlan, 30, moved to Europe from South America in 2002 and spent his first two years in the continent with Manchester United, but he failed to score for over eight months after his arrival and was eventually sold to Villarreal.

Since moving to Spain, he has reignited his career and become one of the game's most sought-after strikers but, despite his disappointing spell in England, he says United are a "great club" and would relish the chance to play in the Premier League again.

"England, and the Premier League, gave me many things and I thank them for that," he told UEFA's official website. "If I have a chance to return, I would like to go."

However, Forlan does not feel he has to prove a point in England and feels that he is much the same player now as he was during his time at Old Trafford.

"I feel I have nothing to prove there," he said. "The only difference is that I am more experienced today."

Atletico are currently battling relegation and there are reports players may be sold, but Forlan says he would be happy to stay at Vicente Calderon if given the chance.

"I would like to end my career at Atlético, but it is not dependent only on me," he said.

Forlan recently signed a new deal to keep him at Atletico until 2013.