Figo off to Saudi Arabia

[Gilps]

It says here

 

Luis Figo is poised to join Al Ittihad for an undisclosed fee from Inter Milan, according to the Saudi Arabian club's team manager.

 

"It's official now," said Hamad Al Sanie. "Figo will sign on Friday or Saturday and he'll arrive in Jeddah on 5 January when he'll join the team."

 

The 34-year-old former Portugal winger will sign a 17-month contract.

 

Al Ittihad are historically one of the most successful Saudi teams and are based in the Red Sea port of Jeddah.

 

Al Sanie added: "We chose Figo because he's a big star and the coach asked us to look for a midfielder and, after we suggested Figo, he welcomed the idea."

 

Figo retired from internationals after the World Cup third-place play-off with Germany in July - in which he earned a record 127th cap for Portugal.

 

Before signing for Inter in 2005, Figo played for Sporting Lisbon, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

[smithdown]

He'll have a right laugh.

 

Saw Donadoni playing in that league a few times and everyone just stood off and watched his tricks, all respectful like.

[matty]

hmmm, nothing about this in Italian sources, and I'd be quite surprised because he's still playing really well for Inter and is a firm favourite. End of the season yes, but not now. I hope.

[Ombudsam]

He'll earn sums of money you can't prounonce

[anny road]

hmmm, nothing about this in Italian sources, and I'd be quite surprised because he's still playing really well for Inter and is a firm favourite. End of the season yes, but not now. I hope.

 

 

was on five live this morning as well

[Kahnee]

He'll earn sums of money you can't prounonce

 

What is Arabic for squillions?

[Ombudsam]

What is Arabic for squillions?

 

kdjlgllikliohfligligktdtjdllgtrswatrkhiogbgmesyioivgmh

[Kahnee]

kdjlgllikliohfligligktdtjdllgtrswatrkhiogbgmesyioivgmh

 

That's easy for you to say

[Hassony]

they are the top team in asia and they'll probably be favorite to win the asian cl again next season

[Guest Cameron]

I guess no more glitzy dresses for his gorgeous wife in public then. The poor Saudi's will be missing out.

[San Diego Red]

It's exactly like speculation that Becks is heading to the Los Angeles Galaxy.

They sign 'big' names to boost the league and possibly become larger in the world. Waste of time.

[Hassony]

It's exactly like speculation that Becks is heading to the Los Angeles Galaxy.

They sign 'big' names to boost the league and possibly become larger in the world. Waste of time.

 

not really, its to help them win the suadi league, the asian championship and to do well in the world club championship

[Figaro]

His missus has said that she plans to stay in Italy

[matty]

His missus has said that she plans to stay in Italy

 

Long distance relationships never work.

[Leroy]

Heard a Portugese journalist this morning, saying he will earn 1 million Euro`s a month, he even

said its just for the money

[San Diego Red]

Where are they going to get ?1 million/month? DIC buy them too?

[Rich Gobey]

Figo off yourself.

 

Cheeky feck.

[jimmylibel]

Figo in 'chasing the money' shocker

[Armin_Tamzarian]

Sounds like a good move for the fella, indeed it's an inspiration for us all to keep practicing but who is going to provide our Spanish translations and news from the BIL now?

[matty]

f***ing useless fat Portugese t***.

[Guest]

His missus has had her way - yet again - he's decided to stay in Italy

[Owen1978]

Long distance relationships never work.

 

she'll got lonely! she'll need company!

 

His missus has had her way - yet again - he's decided to stay in Italy

 

she must be good at giving something!

[matty]

His missus has had her way - yet again - he's decided to stay in Italy

 

The boy's a genius! Best footballer in Europe! Go Luis! Go Luis!

[San Diego Red]

Trip to Saudi Arabia has been cancelled.

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