Not too many players have the privilege to play for the two biggest football clubs in the world – Barcelona and Real Madrid. Portuguese legendary footballer Luis Figo is among them. At first, he played for FC Barcelona. He was touted as a hero for the fans. But, he did a controversial decision to join Barcelona’s arch-rival Real Madrid in 2000. Luis Figo says he did a great decision to join Real Madrid from Barcelona. His remarks will undoubtedly raise anger from Barca fans towards him!

Luis Figo Says He Did a Great Decision To Join Real Madrid From Barcelona

Additionally, The deal caused outrage in Catalonia at the time. The Portuguese drawn utter negativity from the Catalans. For instance, a Barca fan threw a pig towards him in El-Clasico! He played for the Catalan club between 1995-2000 and scored 45 goals in 218 appearances. Then, Madrid came up and triggered his €60 release clause – something Figo didn’t expect.

I’m very happy with the decision I made. It may be more difficult in today’s market but nothing is impossible. People forgot that I came to Barca to replace Laudrup who left for Madrid. I always thought that no one would pay my buyout clause but Madrid did.

Figo told Fox Sports Brazil on Wednesday.


Courtesy – Tifo Football

On top of that, Figo scored 56 goals and deliver 93 assists in 245 outings for the whites. Besides, his inclusion in the squad was the beginning of the “Galacticos” era in Real Madrid. Players like Ronaldo, Zidane, Beckham, Owen, etc. followed the suit and joined Madrid. He played for Madrid till 2005 after completed his move in Inter Milan.

Luis Figo Says He Did a Great Decision To Join Real Madrid From Barcelona
Barca fan even threw pig at Figo

Furthermore, Figo talked about which player impressed him most at Real Madrid.

Ronaldo Nazario impressed me the most. When he didn’t have a lot of injuries in Barcelona he showed his quality. He didn’t need to do much to make a difference, that’s why he was special.

Other reports on this topic:

  • Figo: I’m very happy that I decided to join Real Madrid from Barcelona – Marca
  • Luís Figo still blames Barcelona for controversial Real Madrid move – One Football

In addition, Figo won seven major titles in five years with Los Blancos. After that, he moved to Italy with Internazionale on a free transfer. Figo helped the Nerazzurri lift four the league four times and a Coppa Italia. All in all, his career is enlightening and superb in a word.