Luis Figo Reveals Atletico Madrid Couldn't Afford His Transfer
Former Real Madrid and Barcelona winger Luis Figo disclosed that Atletico Madrid lacked the financial resources to sign him during his playing career.
In a recent appearance on the popular Spanish talk show La Revuelta, Luis Figo, the esteemed former winger for Real Madrid and Barcelona, shared insights into his illustrious career. When host David Broncano inquired about the possibility of Figo joining Atletico Madrid, Figo candidly responded, "I never received an offer because they didn't have enough money to sign me."
Figo also touched upon his close friendship with Ronaldo Nazario, revealing a humorous anecdote: "He does many things; he's the president of Real Valladolid, but he only goes to the stadium when it's not cold."
These revelations shed light on the financial constraints that once hindered Atletico Madrid from acquiring top-tier talent like Figo, while also offering a glimpse into the personal dynamics among football legends.