"I don't know what is going to happen. I would like to have some decisions regarding my professional future at this moment, but I don't. I am waiting for news," said Figo, who has one year left on his contract with Real.

The former European and world player of the year has been relegated to the bench at Real since early April.

But he was happy to be back in the Portugal colours.

"It is always a great honour to be able to serve my country. I have said this a thousand times. After a pause it feels as if it was my first day," he said.

The 32-year-old said in August he was halting his 13-year international career because country commitments on top of his schedule with Real Madrid were hurting his fitness.

His return comes with Portugal facing main Group 3 rivals Slovakia in Lisbon on June 4 in a vital World Cup qualifier. They then play in Estonia four days later.

"I went through a phase where I dedicated myself to other things that I also needed to pay attention too, but sometimes it was a bit strange," he said.

"I managed to fill the void which was left by the national team with some aspects of my private life. Now I am dedicated to helping the team," he added.

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari substituted Figo several times during the Euro 2004 finals when Portugal finished runners-up loss to Greece.

And he faces competition for a midfield spot from Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Brazilian-born Deco.

Figo has played 110 games for Portugal, a record shared with defender Fernando Couto. He has 31 goals.