Welsh star forward Gareth Bale confirmed on Wednesday that he’ll leave La Liga giants Real Madrid after his contract expires this summer. Bale spent nine years with Real and won three La Liga titles and five UEFA Champions League trophies during that time.
Bale announced the news in a letter published on his social media.
“To wear the pristine white kit, to wear the crest on my chest, 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,” wrote Bale. “I can now look back, reflect and say with honesty that this dream became a reality and much, much more.”
Gareth Bale arrived in Madrid in a record-breaking transfer from Tottenham in 2013. He was a key figure for Los Blancos during his early days at Santiago Bernabeu, but injuries and inconsistency limited his impact on the team in recent years. The 32-year-old player only played seven games in all competitions this season after spending 2020–21 on loan with Tottenham Hotspur.
Bale is reportedly undecided on his future. He is waiting to see whether Wales makes it to the 2022 World Cup and will determine his next step based on that. Sources close to the player say that one of the options he is considering is retirement.
