Former Madrid player Figo joins Al Ittihad.

UNSETTLED Inter-Milan star Luis Figo has joined Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad for US$8 million ($12m).

The former Barcelona and Real Madrid winger signed a six-month deal to play for the two-time Asian champions.

The 34-year-old will move to Saudi Arabia next week.

Al Ittihad won the Asian Champions League in 2004 and 2005, but were knocked out in the quarter-finals this year.