The veteran may have a good relationship with Spurs boss Jose Mourinho, but the player’s representative admits he misses the Spanish capital
Real Madrid ‘s Gareth Bale is “still in love” with a return to the Santiago Bernabeu with no issue for the Welshman, according to his agent – but Zinedine Zidane may have other ideas about the future of the striker.
The veteran also has a “good relationship” with Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho, despite more limited opportunities than expected since his return to the Premier League club, claims Jonathan Barnett.
Bale is halfway through a season-long loan from La Liga after returning to Spurs after losing to Zidane, but so far he has struggled to make an impact.
What was said?
Barnett, who sealed Bale’s move to Real Madrid from Tottenham nearly a decade ago, believes the player would have no problem returning to the Spanish capital.
“He still loves Madrid,” the 71-year-old said Amas. “He has no problems with the club, he’s a fantastic club. It wouldn’t be a problem [for him to return]. They have to decide if they need him back, if he can play for Madrid and all that stuff. I think you have to ask Mr Zidane if he wants it, I don’t think so. “
Barnett also touched on reports that Bale and Spurs suourmo Mourinho have a bad relationship, admitting that he expected the striker to have more chances for victory in north London.
Bale has played just 16 games this season for Tottenham, having been hampered by both injuries and his manager’s election policies.
“They have a good relationship, it’s not a problem,” Barnett said. “Journalists create the problem, but there’s no problem. We expected him to play more; things didn’t go so well, but the team didn’t go away [as] good too. “
The bigger picture
Bale’s move to Tottenham was seen as a win for both Madrid and Tottenham, allowing the former to get rid of a player who was out of favor on a strong contract and the latter coming together to play. again by one of their most superstitious.
At the end of the season, it looks like Spurs will not be willing to return the season full-time, especially since they will then be responsible for paying his salary package in full.
Zidane has shown little interest in returning the aging and injury-prone Bale, which leaves Wales’ future hanging in the balance.