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‘Suarez not the first to get that Barcelona treatment’ – Forlan backs Atletico Madrid move for fellow Uruguyan

Luis Suarez is not the first to be forced out of the back door at Barcelona, acknowledges Diego Forlan, with the former Uruguay international pleased to see a fellow countryman following in his footsteps at Atletico Madrid.

The arrival of Ronald Koeman at Camp Nou has seen a prolific frontman ushered out of Camp Nou.

A decision was quickly taken by a Dutch coach that a 33-year-old South American striker would play no part in his plans.

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Suarez has now bid an emotional farewell to Catalunya, with Lionel Messi among those to have questioned the decision to let him go, and is preparing to open a new chapter in his career with La Liga rivals.