If Real Madrid give up on Bale this soon, other stars would think twice before joining the club, knowing that they will not be given time to adapt and a fair shake by the press. read more
Add in the fact that Bale was every bit as good in his first season at Real Madrid, when he scored to win them the Copa del Rey and the Champions League, and it's a very unfair argument. He had a difficult second season and a decline in form. read more
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. 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. read more