“I was too expensive for Real Madrid” – ex-Super Eagles star

The previous Ajax Amsterdam and Actual Betis Balompie winger was probably the greatest in his heydays

After a profitable season with Ajax Amsterdam in 1995, Finidi George had turn out to be one of many world’s most-coveted wingers.

His effervescence, tempo and stamina made him the toast of many golf equipment however he was as worthwhile as nice.

In an interview with Supersport La Liga, Finidi, a Tremendous Eagles legend mentioned Actual Madrid might have signed him from Ajax if they’d more cash on the time.

After the Dutch giants misplaced to Juventus within the 1995/96 Champions League ultimate, they had been seeking to let Finidi go for the appropriate payment however Actual Madrid weren’t the Spanish crew who had sufficient cash on the time.

“After our Champions League ultimate defeat to Juventus (in 1995/1996), the coach made it clear that they needed to promote me and if even I stayed again at Ajax, that I used to be not going to play.

“At the moment, Actual Madrid had been keen on signing me however as at the moment, they didn’t have the sort of cash that they’ve now,” George informed La Liga Present.

“Actual Betis then got here with an excellent provide and I needed to go. My keep there was memorable.

“At Actual Betis, I scored within the ultimate of the Copa del Rey the next season in opposition to Barcelona. Actual Betis had been defeated 2-3 by Barcelona after additional time.

“It was an enormous recreation. Actual Betis did every thing we might nevertheless it was not attainable (to win). Barcelona had the sting, they’d the expertise.”

Finidi gained the African Cup of Nations with the Tremendous Eagles in 1994 and performed at two World Cups. He’s thought to be one in all Nigeria’s best gamers of all time.