Let the Figo Bidding Commence

By: Daryl | May 21st, 2009

With his Inter contract about to expire, Figo will – in his own words – “no longer play at a high level.” Figo is 36 years old and just finished his Inter career with another scudetto, which is a decent enough way to bow out.

But that doesn’t mean he’s done altogether. There are plenty of – to paraphrase Figo – “low level” leagues out there. And he’s willing to play in any of them, should they pick up the phone and dial his digits.

“I am still waiting for the calls from outside Europe, from U.S. or Japan,” the 36-year-old told the Chinese sports newspaper Titan Sports.

“I am also happy to accept recruitment offers from CSL clubs,” he added.


That quote has created a lot of “Figo to China” headlines, but you don’t have to be a genius to realize he mentioned CSL specifically because he was talking to a Chinese paper.

And does the man not have an agent? Seems like he’s doing his own advertising. Will we be seeing him on Craigslist next?

Either way, he shouldn’t be short of offers. MLS, CSL, J-League, A-League, and any other “developing” (is that the right word?) leagues would all definitely benefit from a player like Figo, who despite his age has appeared in 21 of Inter’s 36 Serie A games so far this season (although his relationship with Mourinho might be the cause of that.)

And Figo’s already demonstrated his willingness to at least negotiate a deal elsewhere, as his nearly but not quite 2007 move to Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia proved:


Let’s hope Figo realizes he’ll have to actually turn up and play this time…



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  • chris |  May 21st, 2009 at 11:47 am

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    I think we should call them third world leagues. Forget political correctness.

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  • Rob |  May 21st, 2009 at 12:11 pm

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    Figo all but retiring makes me feel quite old.

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  • Elliott |  May 21st, 2009 at 12:47 pm

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    I love Figo’s approach – rather than go slumming in a dive bar late at night on the wrong side of the tracks, he is sitting back and waiting for the phone call. Classy. Very classy.

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  • OhYes |  May 21st, 2009 at 1:43 pm

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    Poor guy. Had a great run and now he’s begging for teams to sign him. Should have gone out on a high note.

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  • Rob |  May 21st, 2009 at 2:00 pm

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    If he wants to take about an 80% paycut, he’s welcome at Bristol Rovers.

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  • Drabik |  May 21st, 2009 at 2:50 pm

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    80%? Whats the top wage for a Bristol Rovers player? I dont expect they earn anywhere near 1 fifth of Figo.

    My local club could do with a retiring superstar. Blue Square South? Anyone know any former world beaters that might be interested?

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  • Rob |  May 21st, 2009 at 4:46 pm

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    Haha, I did just pull that number out the air. I don’t know how much he gets at Inter, but you’re probably right.

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  • matt |  May 21st, 2009 at 5:59 pm

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    hope he comes to mls. i’d pay to watch that guy do it up from his bead seat covered wheelchair. here’s to hoping.

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  • Anthony |  May 21st, 2009 at 8:54 pm

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    Toronto FC should sign him, there’s a massive Portuguese community here. I’m sure he would feel right at home.. bar the snow.

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  • Seth |  May 21st, 2009 at 9:52 pm

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    I hope Figo joins an MLS club. Figo has been my idol since childhood, it would be great to see him play here!

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  • Toby |  May 22nd, 2009 at 12:46 am

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    Sign for Wolves, he can be Kightly’s back up…

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  • MattyDub |  May 22nd, 2009 at 1:07 am

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    He’ll probably end up back in Portugal

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