Uruguay striker was set to travel to Milan on Monday afternoon and put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the Serie A giants.
"It's hard to say goodbye after four years here and three years at Villarreal," Forlan told a news conference in Madrid. "I'm sad to leave Spain. I have great affection for people and never forget it."
He added: "The experience was incredible Atletico We have won many titles, but not only that, I've met great people in the club let me as a fan of Atletico these people will remain in my heart ...."
Atletico aged 32, joined from Villarreal in 2007 and helped the team gain Madrid in the UEFA Cup and UEFA Super Cup last year. However, the former Manchester United and Manchester can not wait to experience the Serie A football.
"I see this new project as another major challenge," he said.
"I leave a great club, but came to another top club.
"I know the Serie A as I have seen on TV and I'm happy to be able to play that has already competed in the League and the Premier League.
"I loved the (Inter) project and their desire to sign me."
Inter were interested in attracting Forlan San Siro to strengthen their offensive line following the sale of Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o Anzhi Makhachkala Russian side last week.
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