Luis Figo Is Available. Are RBNY Interested?

By: Dave Martinez | May 21st, 2009

Reuters UK reports that Luis Figo of Azzurineri (Inter Milan) fame is considering options in the United States and China, nullifying his previous desire to retire.

Here is an excerpt of the article:

The Portugal midfielder announced his retirement from “high level” football after helping Inter Milan to a fourth successive Serie A title last weekend.

“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.

Figo was extremely servicable in Milans run for another scudetto. There is no question that his expertise would be a desirable commodity to any MLS side.

Sure enough, the Galaxy will most likely be the first to bite. But failure with two seperate European greats may be too much even for Los Angeles to bear. But what about the Red Bulls? As a CAM or striker, Figo would not only be a great draw for the Italian American market, but also a factor on the pitch (at least for one more year anyway).

I haven’t had the opportunity to report on a rumor of this magnitude since the induction of the DP, where every week seemed to include another rumor about another aging star thinking about one last run in the good old States. Would Figo be a viable option for the Bulls? Especially with RB Arena opening next year? Share your thoughts.

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• RobStyles |  May 21st, 2009 at 5:29 pm

  
  
  

  While he is obviously over the hill and a shadow of his former self, he would be a great fit for the team for at least one season in a CAM role. That would allow Celades to play in his natural CDM role. The only question would be, where do you play Stammler? I think that he can be an excellent CB.

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• Erik |  May 22nd, 2009 at 7:23 am

  
  
  

  While it would be awesome to have him play in New York and I think he would do well (just like Blanco is old and doing well in Chicago) I think RBNY should focus on the long term plan and give their academy players a chance. With Angel and Celades on the roster RBNY has a great opportunity to speed up the improvement of their talents. You can already see how that would work with Kandji and Angel.

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• Phil M. |  May 22nd, 2009 at 4:01 pm

  
  
  

  You know when i saw that he was i knew this was gonna come up..I pray for this

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• Larry |  May 26th, 2009 at 11:45 am

  
  
  

  Dave..dude..italian american..what planet are you from..he’s from Portugalia…and this would benefit the Ironbound area..where so many brasilians and ports live. Dude.

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• Dave Martinez |  May 28th, 2009 at 5:42 am

  
  
  

  Larry – lol – I am so not here this week. Just look at the lack of posts!

  Thanks for the heads up. I dont know where my mind has been lately . . .

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• kofix5 |  May 28th, 2009 at 7:51 am

  
  
  

  Signing Figo would be a coup!
  And would sell a ton of tickets.
  What a dream!

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• david dalton |  June 3rd, 2009 at 6:34 am

  
  
  

  With the new Stadium built walking distance from an area of Newark known for it’s large Portuguese and Brazilian presence, Figo would be very high on a list of aging superstars that would draw by his name alone. I would be very excited for this legendary player to come and hopefully make an impact in MLS.

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