Luis Figo leaves to Madrid because he was unappreciated by Barcelona

DBasia.news – The ex-Portugal national team star, Luis Figo, was open about the controversial decision to leave Barcelona to Real Madrid in 2000. He said the move was taken because he felt disrespected by El Barca.

Five years playing for Barcelona, ​​Luis Figo surprisingly left at the start of the 2000-01 season. Which infuriated the cules. As he crossed over to El Barca’s mortal enemy, Real Madrid. He was named Judas and had a pig’s head thrown at him.

Luis Figo recalled the decision in an Instagram live with Fabio Cannavaro. He said his decision was not a mistake. In particular, he implied his disappointment towards Barcelona’s management at the time.

Luis Figo’s moved to Real Madrid in 2000 which infuriated Barcelona fans.

“It was an important and difficult decision because I moved from a city that had given me so much and everything was fine. However, when I feel disrespected for everything that has been done and there are offers from other clubs, of course I have to consider it, “explained Luis Figo as quoted by Diario As.

The man who is now 47 years old added, “I need recognition from those who run the wheels in Barcelona. When you are unaccepted and there are other offers, you certainly have to start considering it. “

What hurt Figo even more was the reaction of President Josep Lliuz Nunez at the time.” The club president said, ‘take the money and go!’ That made me angry because all this time I have tried to give everything to the team,” he added.

Furthermore, Luis Figo stated, Real Madrid was not the only club interested in signing him at the time. However, he saw los Blancos with Florentino Perez as the new president that showed greater ambition.

“That summer, I could have gone to Lazio who are also strong and have money. They are ready to make up for my release clause. However, I am looking for a team with a bigger target and I did nothing wrong, “explained Luis Figo.