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Sensational news was announced on Wednesday by the Catalan sports newspaper "Sport.” According to a publication on its front page, during the World Cup, Madrid's "Real" club secretly tried to lure one of "” leaders, Deco, but the goalkeeper of the Portuguese national team remained loyal to the colors of the Catalan super-club.
In an interview, Deco stated that Madrid's "Real" offered him to move to the Spanish capital, but the player did not even hesitate to reject the offer.
"They offered me to move to Madrid, which means to become a traitor. I know what happened with Luis Figo." - said the Portuguese player.
According to the publication, Madrid's "Barcos" club even tried to lure the goalkeeper by intending to pay the buyout clause of 75 million euros specified in his contract. In such a case, only the player's consent would be needed, and the record transfer would have taken place.
It is claimed that during the elections for the presidency of "Real," an attempt was secretly made to use the Portuguese as bait to tempt future voters.
"Real Madrid made me an offer during the World Cup," - Deco said in an interview - "They wanted to buy me like they bought Luis Figo during Florentino Perez's time, but I refused. I get along well with Joan Laporta, my family feels comfortable in Barcelona, and I play in an amazing team. I know I will remain faithful to Barca. I am a professional," - stated the Portuguese player.
It is noted that even after receiving an offer from "Real," Deco did not take the chance to increase his salary at Barcelona or in any other way improve his conditions, but immediately rejected the offer from the Royal club which has been experiencing a drought of titles in recent years.
