Figo came to Real Madrid because of a "secret" bet with Perez before he became president. The deal was that if Perez made president of the club Figo would sign for Barcelonas biggest rivals, Real Madrid or pay Perez a fee of 60million euros. If Perez would fail becoming president Figo would get 60million euros. Figos agent recommended Figo taking the deal because it was easy money and how did the president election go? Perez won by only three votes and Figo honored the deal. The rest is history!