Welsh soccer star Gareth Bale introduced down the curtain on his storied nine-year Real Madrid stint, asserting that he was leaving the La Liga membership this summer time on the finish of his contract
Welsh soccer star Gareth Bale introduced down the curtain on his storied nine-year Real Madrid stint, asserting that he was leaving the La Liga membership this summer time on the finish of his contract
Gareth Bale stated on Wednesday that his time at Real Madrid was an “incredible experience” as he confirmed his departure from the La Liga membership after a nine-year spell within the Spanish capital.
The 32-year-old, who signed for Real from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013, was out of contract this summer time.
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“I write this message to say thank you to all my team mates, past and present, my managers, the backroom staff and to the fans that supported me,” Bale, who scored 106 targets in 258 appearances for Real, stated in a social media submit.
“I arrived here nine years ago as a young man who wanted to realise my dream of playing for Real Madrid. To wear the pristine white kit… to play at the Santiago Bernabeu, to win titles and to be part of what it’s so famous for, to win the Champions League.”
Iconic Champions League targets
The Welshman will probably be finest remembered for scoring twice, together with a shocking overhead kick, within the 2018 Champions League closing in opposition to Liverpool and in addition netting an outstanding winner in opposition to Barcelona within the 2014 Copa del Rey closing.
Despite his effective assortment of titles — three LaLiga triumphs and 5 Champions League crowns — Bale’s time at Real was marred by accidents.
He was additionally usually a goal of the Spanish media, who labelled him a “parasite” after lacking Real’s 4-0 house loss to Barcelona in March, and he was jeered by some followers throughout a league recreation in April.
“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,” Bale added.
Source: www.thehindu.com
