 After performing memorably during the 1994 World Cup, Hagi returned to Spain, and was signed by defending La Liga champions Barcelona for £2 million, where he immediately won his second Supercopa de España title; however, he later struggled to gain playing time at the club under manager Johan Cruyff.After two years at "Barça", Hagi signed for Turkish club Galatasaray in 1996, at the age of 31.He had been the subject of a competing transfer offer from São Paulo FC.