Luis Figo Quotes
I really did not think much about the size of the transfer fee when I left Barcelona because it was all down to market forces, not me.
Our president has always said it was his intention to sign the world`s best players - and he believes it makes good business sense.
Some of the fans here were not too sure about their club signing a player from their biggest rivals. Fortunately, we had a great season and won the League title for the first time in four years. Now, I think, everyone can say it was good business.
Regaining the Champions Cup is not going to be easy.
There was interest from clubs in Italy and England, I believe. But I`ve never been attracted by the way they play in Italy. Staying in Spain was always my preference.
When I left Barcelona, staying in Spain was an important factor in my decision to join Madrid. I did not have to change country or learn a new language, adopt a different sort of lifestyle, and so on.
If we win trophies then I suppose we draw more fans and the club is more successful commercially. But it`s not up to me to do the sums.
