This is really a big transfer record of £85m by Real Madrid to sign Tottenham forward Gareth Bale. 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.
“Its right time to say goodbye and I spent six very happy years at Tottenham”,said 24-year-old Bale.”We’ve had some special times together and I’ve loved every minute of it.”
Bale will be presented in-front of Real Madrid fans after Bale will have a medical 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”.
“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.
“Tottenham will always be in my heart and I’m sure this season will be a successful one for them.
“I am now looking forward to the next exciting chapter in my life, playing football for Real Madrid.” Bale earlier played as left-back for Southampton and scored 26 goals last season as he was named both the Professional Footballers’ Association’s and Football Writers’ player of the year.