Figo says he left Barcelona to go to Real because he didn’t feel valued



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In a concert on Instagram this Saturday with defender Fábio Cannavaro, former player Luís Figo revealed the reason why he made the most controversial transfer of his career, from Barcelona for him Real Madrid in 2000. According to the Portuguese, the justification was that the striker did not feel valued at the Catalan club.

“It was an important and difficult decision because I moved from a city that offered me many things and was doing well; but when you don’t feel valued for what you are doing, a proposal from another club makes you think,” said the Portuguese.

Figo also spoke about his adaptation at the merengue club.

Figo also spoke about his adaptation process when he arrived at Real Madrid. For him, the start was not easy, as the club was undergoing a change in the presidency, but then managed to join the team.

“The great clubs in the world are similar. The main difference is the people who make up society. When I arrived in Madrid, with a major change in the club’s presidency, it was not easy at first, everything was new for me, but then, the integration was very good and I adapted very well, “he stressed.

For Barcelona, ​​Figo won two Spanish championships, two King’s Super Cups, a Spanish Super Cup, a Uefa Super Cup and a Winners Cup. For Real Madrid, he won a Champions League, two Spanish Championships, two Spanish Super Cups, an Intercontinental Cup and a UEFA Super Cup, in addition to being voted the best player in the world in 2001 by FIFA.

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