What a sad state of affairs. The World Cup winner ended his career in Spain after adding a La Liga title and European Cup to his honours list. If he is earning 200K a week as some are suggesting it would take me 6 years to earn what he earns in a week !! Neymar joined Barcelona from Santos in May, while Bale signed for Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur on … "Gareth was a player we had absolutely no intention of selling as we look to build for the future," said Levy. The 24-year-old also had a higher pass completion rate than Ronaldo, with 79% of his 1,131 passes reaching their desired target compared with the Portugal attacker's 77%. Bale left Tottenham for Madrid in 2013 for 100 million euros. Gareth Bale says that the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid was a "big part" of the reason why he joined the Primera Division giants. Sheffield United winger Oliver Burke has beaten Gareth Bale's 24-game winless streak in the Premier League after his side's 1-0 loss against Burnley on Wednesday. from Steaua Bucharest for £8.5m, and Ajax's 21-year-old Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen for £11.5m. The Argentina legend's time at the Nou Camp was short-lived, however, as two years later Napoli paid £5m to bring him to Italy. September 02, 2013 08:50 IST. Bale will have a medical and then be presented to the Real Madrid fans at the Bernabeu at 12:00 BST on Monday before speaking at a media conference. The Welshman joined Madrid in the summer of 2013… Ronaldo has gone on to be regarded as second only to Lionel Messi as the world's best player. Bale began his career as a promising left-back with Southampton before moving to Tottenham. "But it's a fabulous opportunity for him and the important thing is he really needs to grasp it with both hands. When Gareth Bale arrived at Real Madrid in September 2013, for a then-world record fee, it looked to be a match made in heaven.. The Wales star has agreed a £300,000 per week, six-year deal after sealing an £85.3m (100m euros) move which eclipses the £80m Real paid Manchester United for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009. Villas-Boas said: "Bale is a wonderful player. Messi led the way among the trio with 85% from 1,759 passes. Two years after Cruyff's move to Barcelona, the record was broken again as football saw its first £1m player when Italian Giuseppe Savoldi moved from Bologna to Napoli for £1.2m. So much for all this 'financial fair play rules' almost as effective as telling bankers to have morals. The summer of 2009 saw Real shock world football not once, but twice. reveals financial problems at AC Milan forced him to agree to his £56m move to Real Madrid in 2009. Read about our approach to external linking. "He is a player whose career we have fostered and developed and he was only a year into his new four-year contract. Bale, who becomes Real Madrid's fifth signing of the summer, paid tribute to both Southampton and Tottenham for developing his career. Spanish press are reporting €90m, below Ronaldo. Last season in the Premier League, Bale reached a new level. Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has been a big talking point of this summer's transfer window but it was his Spanish namesake who was making headlines in 1961. Last updated on 1 September 20131 September 2013.From the section European Footballcomments1642. I knew I'd only leave Milan to play for Real" - Kaka reveals financial problems at AC Milan forced him to agree to his £56m move to Real Madrid in 2009. Jesus Christ, no chance. Mr Bale check your insurance and wage payments regularly sir. Football statistics of Gareth Bale including club and national team history. "We've had some special times together and I've loved every minute of it.". Match days were drawn on 9 July 2013. The 2013–14 La Liga season (known as the Liga BBVA for sponsorship reasons) was the 83rd since its establishment. To use comments you will need to have JavaScript enabled. The Wales star has agreed a £300,000 per week, six-year deal after sealing an £85.3m (100m euros) move which, eclipses the £80m Real paid Manchester United for Cristiano Ronaldo, joined Spurs as a left-back for £10m from Southampton in 2007. and scored 26 goals last season as he was named both the Professional Footballers' Association's and Football Writers' player of the year. Read about our approach to external linking. Gareth Bale turned down more money to join Real Madrid over David Moyes’ Manchester United, according to the now-West Ham manager. The summer of 2009 saw Real shock world football not once, but twice. The final score at Pride Park was 2–2. at the time of Figo's move to Real Madrid. He said: "I am well aware I would not be at the level I am today were it not for firstly Southampton and then Spurs standing by me during some of the tougher times and affording me the environment and support they have. Dragged on way longer than it should. Makes a mockery of Financial "Fair"Play rules. His representatives that he wanted to speak to the Spanish giants. After signing from Southampton when he was 17 he became a hugely popular … That could not happen, could it? "Do you think I would get into a contract with that mob? https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/ "Tottenham will always be in my heart and I'm sure this season will be a successful one for them. André Villas-Boas has insisted that Tottenham Hotspur have "moved on" from Gareth Bale, who has finally completed his world-record €100m (£85.2m) transfer to Real Madrid.. Bale … The forward went on to help Middlesbrough stave off relegation to Division Two that season. Portuguese star Luis Figo stunned football when he left Barcelona to join Real Madrid in 2000. Real Madrid have broken the world transfer record to sign Tottenham forward Gareth Bale. Gareth Bale has told Jose Mourinho that he is a far more complete player these days - now the Tottenham boss needs to give him the freedom to do what he wants New signing Gareth Bale … On 25 May 2007, Bale signed a four-year deal with Tottenham Hotspur with the club paying an initial £5 million for the player, potentially rising to £10 million based on appearances and success. Cristiano Ronaldo for £80m from Manchester United. Only one player has broken the transfer record twice and that honour belongs to Maradona, who in 1982 moved from Boca Juniors to Barcelona for £3m. ", Read more analysis from Gary Lineker and BBC Sport's chief football correspondent Phil McNulty. Real Madrid sign Tottenham forward Gareth Bale on a six-year contract for a world record fee of £85.3m. Gareth Bale, 31, from Wales Tottenham Hotspur, since 2020 Right Winger Market value: €20.00m * Jul 16, 1989 in Cardiff, Wales I knew I'd only leave Milan to play for Real" -. The 31-year-old joined Madrid from Spurs in September 2013 for what was then a world-record €100million fee. Bale joined Tottenham Hotspur this past summer on a season-long loan deal after falling out of favour at Real Madrid, but has proven unable to make much of an impact in North London. The move was also the first of five world transfer records broken by Real. Progress methinks. Tottenham are reported to be in talks over re-signing Bale… But the former Tottenham man attempted 272 crosses last season - much more than Messi (41) and Ronaldo (74). "I wanted to stay but the world crisis affected my decision. Shame for the premiership to lose such a talent. "I wanted to stay but the world crisis affected my decision. Still only 31 but prone to injury layoffs, Bale has been unable to find a consistent run in a team he starred for before securing the move to Madrid in 2013. He is going to join Real Madrid so we wish him all the best. Marvelous piece of business for Spurs',who have bought almost a new team with the funds received for Bale. Bale also proved willing to put a foot in, with 73% of his 33 tackles coming off. From Alf Common, the first £1,000 player, to Johan Cruyff's £922,000 deal to sign for Barcelona, to Bale's £85.3m move to Spain, huge figures have been spent by clubs looking to land the world's best players. Not happy with landing. The 24-year-old signed a six-year deal with Los Blancos on Monday to complete his €100 million (£85.3m) move from Tottenham and is keen to team up with the former Manchester United star. Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is in London to complete his return to Tottenham. T he transfer window's longest-running saga finally ended on Sunday when Tottenham Hotspur forward Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid for a world transfer record fee of 100 million euros.-Bale … Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy admitted he did not expect to have to plan for the season without Bale. Last updated on 1 September 20131 September 2013.From the section Football. Bale attempted 154 dribbles last season with a completion rate of 38%, less than Ronaldo (46%) and Messi (60%). The Spanish giants spent £922,000 to bring in Cruyff from Ajax and the Dutch forward spent five years at the Nou Camp - winning one La Liga title and the Copa del Rey. Soccer player Gareth Bale gestures to fans as he arrives at the training ground of Tottenham Hotspur in London, Friday Sept. 18, 2020. ... Last updated on 1 September 2013 1 September 2013. "Such has been the attention from Real Madrid, and so great is Gareth's desire to join them, we have taken the view that the player will not be sufficiently committed to our campaign in the current season. "More importantly, we have an immense team spirit and a dressing room that is hungry for success.". The new Real Madrid signing scored nine winning goals in the Premier League last term - more than any other player. On 6 August, Bale scored his first league goal, a free kick, to level the score at 1–1 against Derby County. "We aren't going to start anything but, and I don't want this to sound like a threat, I'm not going to forget this. Neymar and Gareth Bale both moved to La Liga in the summer of 2013. "He's got it all and ability-wise he is phenomenal. Bale's sale could now trigger a series of deals involving other Premier League clubs before the transfer window closes at 23:00 BST on Monday. Not happy with landing Kaka from AC Milan for £56m, the Spaniards also brought in Cristiano Ronaldo for £80m from Manchester United. The midfielder moved from Barcelona to Inter Milan for a fee of £152,000 and helped the Italian side to three league titles and two European Cups. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti's claim at the start of August that they were "in talks to find a solution" to the transfer angered Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas, but the clubs have now reached a settlement. Bale made 33 league appearances and scored 21 goals from 133 shots. Gareth Bale is set to for a return to Tottenham Hotspur after his stint at Real Madrid ended largely in disappointment, despite being laden with trophies. on the possibility of selling Ronaldo to Real Madrid. I wouldn't sell them a virus" - former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson on the possibility of selling Ronaldo to Real Madrid. On 17 April 2006, at the age of 16 years and 275 days, Bale became the second youngest player ever to play for Southampton (after Theo Walcott, who was 132 days younger) when he made his debut in the Saints' 2–0 victory against Millwall. Platini, were are you. Zinedine Zidane for £45.6m from Juventus. Ronaldo has gone on to be regarded as second only to Lionel Messi as the world's best player. Gunna be some free kick dilemmas at the Bernabeu... Where did Real Madrid get 85 million? Someone who does this to me will pay for it" - former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart at the time of Figo's move to Real Madrid. BBC Sport looks at the biggest moves, how Bale compares to current world stars and some memorable quotes on the mega deals. "I was compelled to accept the transfer" - Italy forward. "I am now looking forward to the next exciting chapter in my life, playing football for Real Madrid.". Brazil midfielder Paulinho has arrived from Corinthians for around £17m; forward Roberto Soldado has signed from Valencia for £26m, and, for £9m from Toulouse, Romania centre-back. "We aren't going to start anything but, and I don't want this to sound like a threat, I'm not going to forget this. Spanish Govt.? Bale joined Spurs as a left-back for £10m from Southampton in 2007 and scored 26 goals last season as he was named both the Professional Footballers' Association's and Football Writers' player of the year. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) LONDON – Seven years after leaving for a world-record fee to Real Madrid, Gareth Bale … Bale may have racked up only four assists but he did create 75 chances for his team-mates - more than Messi (47) and Ronaldo (63). I risk my life to save others (and wouldn't want any other job) - can't help thinking that there are also other professions who deserve the money more. Didn't Spurs lose this same match last season 5-2 WITH Gareth Bale? Alan Shearer's move from Blackburn Rovers to Newcastle United in 1996 caused a stir with the much-coveted striker choosing to return to his hometown club in a £15m deal instead of joining Manchester United. Gareth Bale is joining nine-time European soccer champion Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur on a six-year contract after the teams reached an … Bale stairtit his profeesional career at Southampton, playin at left back an earnin acclaim as a free kick specialist. From the section Football With Gareth Bale's move to Real Madrid from Tottenham finally completed, the world transfer record has been broken again. despite coming in a 4-3 defeat for Spurs, announced the Welshman to the world. The season began on 17 August 2013 and ended on 18 May 2014 due to all top-flight European leagues ending earlier than the previous season because of 2014 FIFA World Cup. "I was compelled to accept the transfer" - Italy forward Roberto Baggio on his £8m move to Juventus in 1990 after Fiorentina fans rioted following the deal. Franco lives on in Spain. Common's move from Sunderland to Middlesbrough in February 1905 was the first time a player had ever been transferred for a £1,000 fee. ... T ottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid for a record 100 million euros while Lionel Messi showed the … "Do you think I would get into a contract with that mob? Gareth Bale, 31, from Wales Tottenham Hotspur, since 2020 Right Winger Market value: €20.00m * Jul 16, 1989 in Cardiff, Wales (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Gareth Frank Bale (born 16 Julie 1989) is a Welsh fitbawer thit plays for the La Liga club Real Madrid an plays for the Wales naitional team as a winger.Bale plays as a richt winger. Unable to sign the Brazilian, Perez sanctioned a then-world record transfer for then-Tottenham man Gareth Bale in September 2013. The World Cup winner ended his career in Spain after adding a La Liga title and European Cup to his honours list. An Italian team was behind another record in 1992 when Jean-Pierre Papin moved from Marseille to AC Milan. Gareth Bale celebrates scoring for Spurs against Norwich in 2013. His hat-trick against Inter Milan in 2010, despite coming in a 4-3 defeat for Spurs, announced the Welshman to the world. "He left us with some great memories from last season.". He muivit tae Tottenham Hotspur in 2007, for a eventual £7 million fee. So instead of an £11m windfall, Southampton will have to make do with a £2m Fifa solidarity payment, which comes their way for developing the player. Added to the fact that your nation is bust and your banking system is in melt down. Therefore, Spurs are not considering a second loan. https://betting.betfair.com/football/football-tips/daily-acca/the-daily-acca- "We have, therefore, with great reluctance, agreed to this sale and do so in the knowledge that we have an exceptionally strong squad to which we have added no fewer than seven top internationals. They would beat their own record a year later by signing France midfielder Zinedine Zidane for £45.6m from Juventus. He added: "I am not sure there is ever a good time to leave a club where I felt settled and was playing the best football of my career to date. Their other summer arrivals are Nacer Chadli from FC Twente for £7m, Etienne Capoue for £9m from Toulouse, Romania centre-back Vlad Chiriches from Steaua Bucharest for £8.5m, and Ajax's 21-year-old Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen for £11.5m. Barcelona were involved in a record-breaking fee again in 1973, but this time they were the ones doing the spending. The forward was regarded as … At last,an end to this most boringly dragged out transfer. Thank god for that. On a more important note, Bale has ruined the cover of FIFA 14. Real had to pay their bitter rivals £37m to land Figo, who helped them to two La Liga titles and the European Cup in 2002 - the last time the Spanish giants won the competition. No doubt the Spanish Government are about to leaseback Real Madrid's car park for a few billion euros, all funded from the Euro subsidies we pay them, with two fingers by the Spanish Government to the rules and regulations. Bale began his career as a promising left-back with Southampton. "It's very important for Gareth to throw his heart and soul into this move. If this was a movie it would be ridiculed. on his £8m move to Juventus in 1990 after Fiorentina fans rioted following the deal. Again. At the time, Southampton were struggling financially and so decided to sell the clause back to Tottenham for £3m. "I would like to thank everyone at the club; the chairman, board, staff, coaches and players, and, most of all, the fantastic fans who I hope will understand this amazing career opportunity.". Having said that, credit to Levy for holding out and squeezing £85.3m out of Real Madrid for a player worth £40m tops. Gareth Bale was unveiled at Real Madrid in September 2013 Credit: AFP But there was a problem - Tottenham missed out on Champions League qualification by a point. Spurs have been busy in this transfer window, signing seven players for a total outlay approaching £105m. I know that football is a universal language but what does it say when Spain is having a financial crash of biblical proportions and then Real go out and waste near £90,000,000 on a football player... the world has got its priorities severely messed up.... have the cheek to buy a top player on the never never, when you haven't paid for the last 2. gareth bale (tottenham) The homecoming to Tottenham was meant to be Bale’s chance to revitalize a career that stalled at Real Madrid even as the forward won every major title. I wouldn't sell them a virus" - former Manchester United manager. that he wanted to speak to the Spanish giants. updated 4:09 PM EDT, Sun September 1, 2013 Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid following his transfer from Tottenham. End of the day money and greed will always find a way around things no matter what the rules. Gareth Bale completed a stunning return to north London on loan in September but has struggled to maintain a consistent level of fitness. Well known for his sardonic sense of humour, Jose Mourinho has been caught on camera delivering a cutting comment to Welsh wide-man Gareth Bale. Bale left Tottenham for Madrid in 2013 for 100 million euros. Gareth Frank Bale (born 16 July 1989) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger. The France striker helped the Serie A side to two league titles before leaving for Bayern Munich in 1994. Brazil midfielder Paulinho has arrived from Corinthians for around £17m; forward Roberto Soldado has signed from Valencia for £26m, and Roma playmaker Erik Lamela has joined for a reported £25.7m. Gareth Bale, 31, from Wales Tottenham Hotspur, since 2020 Right Winger Market value: £18.00m * Jul 16, 1989 in Cardiff, Wales With Gareth Bale's move to Real Madrid from Tottenham finally completed, the world transfer record has been broken again. Someone who does this to me will pay for it" - former Barcelona president. After his side's 1-0 loss to Arsenal, Villas-Boas said: "Bale is a wonderful player. "I have had six very happy years at Tottenham but it's the right time to say goodbye," said 24-year-old Bale. Jesus Christ, no chance. Either way, he has to produce Ronaldo/Messi stats, otherwise he will be the greatest transfer bust in football history. Southampton will receive £2m as a result of the move but that figure could have been 10 times as much, had they not decided to allow Spurs to buy out the player's 15% sell-on clause in 2007. 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He is going to join Real Madrid so we wish him all the best. The only question is whether he's got the mental strength to cope with such a big transfer and the spotlight that will be immense in Spain. As this gallery shows, Real is not averse to splashing the cash. As part of the deal, Southampton got Spurs youth goalkeeper Tommy Forecast although he never played a senior game. "I know many players talk of their desire to join the club of their boyhood dreams, but I can honestly say, this is my dream come true. Gareth Bale will have to find his place within a star-studded Madrid line-up quickly because the world's most expensive player is sure to be compared… They would beat their own record a year later by signing France midfielder. Date published: Friday 18th September 2020 8:06 Gareth Bale is due to fly into London on Friday to complete his return to Tottenham, but Jose Mourinho would still … Last season in the Premier League, Bale reached a new level. 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