Finidi George's Sole Regret: Real Madrid Missed Opportunity

Finidi George, the current head coach of the Nigeria national football team, recently opened up about his only regret from his playing days. During an interview, he disclosed that not signing for Real Madrid was his one lamentable decision. Instead of joining the Spanish giants, he opted for Real Betis in LaLiga after departing AFC Ajax.

Reflecting on the missed opportunity with Real Madrid, Finidi explained that financial struggles prevented the deal from going through. Although he had reached an agreement on personal terms with the club and even held discussions with then-Coach Capello, a transfer fee dispute between Real Madrid and Ajax halted the process.

Looking back at the situation, Finidi expressed disappointment at the turn of events, emphasizing how different Real Madrid was 25 years ago and the challenges they faced. Despite the setback, he enjoyed a successful career with Real Betis and continued to make a name for himself in the football world.