Real Madrid won’t sign Beckham, says Figo

FORMER World and European Footballer of the Year Luis Figo does not believe that Real Madrid will sign David Beckham.

Figo has dismissed suggestions that he is on his way to Old Trafford as part of the deal to take the England captain to La Liga and claims that the financial crisis in football makes the proposal extremely unlikely. Indeed, the Portuguese international does not believe that the arrival of the Manchester United star would be of any benefit to the European champions. “I am not leaving Real Madrid until my contract finishes in three years.

“I am very happy here because I am with the best club in the world. I am not worried if Beckham does come to Real Madrid,” the 31-year-old said yesterday. “If the president thinks it is important for us, it is OK with me, but I don’t think it is necessary for the team at this moment.