Luis Figo has thrown his support behind Real Madrid's summer transfer strategy, arguing the club strengthened precisely where it mattered most after two seasons without winning silverware. Speaking on his podcast, the Portuguese legend praised the arrivals of defensive reinforcements and attacking depth, calling them essential rather than cosmetic additions.
"I think Real Madrid signed very well," Figo explained. "They brought in players they needed in important positions: centre-back, the two full-backs, and a winger. Overall, the signings were excellent, and they came out of necessity rather than for the names." The 2000 Ballon d'Or winner emphasized that smart recruitment feeds the atmosphere inside a club. "It was essential to take this step and strengthen the team after the last two years without any titles. This is necessary for the atmosphere, so that the fans go into the season with greater hope."
Transfer Market Inflation Out of Control
Yet Figo sounded a stern alarm about the broader collapse in financial discipline across European football. Record-breaking fees, particularly those exceeding €150 million, have become routine, yet the former Barcelona and Inter Milan winger questions whether clubs can justify such expenditure on pitch performance alone. "At some point, this has to stop," he declared. "The figures are very high, and I don't think a 150 million euro deal can be recouped, as they always say, through selling shirts."
Figo drew a striking comparison to his own era three decades ago. "Almost 30 years have passed since my era. Back then, I thought the sums being paid were madness. But the development of the markets has led them to pay even more insane amounts in some deals." While Financial Fair Play regulations and club budgets theoretically govern spending, the Portuguese star views current valuations as financially unsustainable. His criticism reflects growing concern among football figures that transfer inflation may eventually destabilize the sport's economic model.
