Gareth Bale confirmed he is leaving Real Madrid on Wednesday, saying he was happy to have fulfilled his dream of playing with the Spanish powerhouse. The 32-year-old Bale, whose contract expires at the end of this month, joined Madrid from Tottenham in 2013.
The 32-year-old Bale, whose contract expires at the end of this month, joined Madrid from Tottenham in 2013. He played on loan with the English club in 2020-21.
“I arrived here nine years ago as a young man who wanted to realize my dream of playing for Real Madrid. To wear the pristine white kit, to wear the crest on my chest, to play at the Santiago Bernabéu, to win titles and to be part of what it’s so famous for, to win the Champions League. I can now look back, reflect and say with honesty that this dream became a reality and much, much more,” he said in a letter posted on Twitter.
“To be a part of this club’s history and to achieve what we achieved while I was a Real Madrid player, has been an incredible experience and one I will never forget,” the Wales forward said.
Official. Gareth Bale confirms he’s leaving Real Madrid: “It’s been an incredible experience, I will never forget”. ⚪️ #RealMadrid
Bale’s letter to Real Madrid fans here ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/TsiHaYbg5L
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 1, 2022
▪ Champions League (5)
▪️ Club World Cup (4)
▪️ La Liga (3)
▪️ Spanish Super Cup (3)
▪️ UEFA Super Cup (3)
▪️ Copa del Rey
▪️ 106 goals
▪️ 67 assistsGareth Bale’s chapter at Real Madrid ends after nine years pic.twitter.com/SwyzNtQT0X
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