Gareth Bale has mentioned farewell to Real Madrid as his contract on the Santiago Bernabeu comes to an finish.
The Welshman joined again in 2013 and has picked up loads of silverware, however his time on the membership was littered by accidents and criticism from each supporters and the Spanish media for an incapacity to keep wholesome.
He managed simply seven appearances in all competitions this season and is now bracing himself for the following chapter, which his agent claims might revolve round Wales’ World Cup goals.
“I write this message to say thank you to all my team mates, past and present, my managers, the back room staff and to the fans that supported me”, Bale wrote on Instagram.
“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 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.
“I can now look again, replicate and say with honesty that this dream turned a actuality and far, rather more. To be part of this membership’s historical past and to obtain what we achieved whereas I used to be a Real Madrid participant, has been an unimaginable expertise and one I’ll always remember.
“I also want to thank President Florentino Perez, Jose Angel Sanchez, and the board for giving me the opportunity to play for this club. Together we were able to create some moments that will live forever in the history of this club and football.
“It has been an honour. Thank you! HALA MADRID!”
Bale has been tipped to return to English soccer, with Tottenham and Cardiff City each tipped to transfer for the 32-year-old ahead.