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Figo Says He Will Consider Offers from MLS Clubs
SI.com, May 21st, 2009 3:15PM
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Inter Milan midfielder Luis Figo has admitted that he is not finished with soccer yet, just days after hinting that he would retire from the game at the end of the season. The Portuguese winger, now 36, claimed winning the Scudetto with Inter was a fine chance to wave goodbye to calcio, suggesting he was ready for a fresh challenge.

"I am ready to consider offers from American clubs or Japanese sides," the midfielder told Chinese daily Titan Sports. "Also offers from China, why not? I would be really happy to try this experience."

Figo saw most of his action this year as a substitute. Inter coach Jose Mourinho has not offered Figo a new deal and his current contract expires in June.

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