GARETH BALE is “going nowhere” in January and is highly unlikely to leave in the summer, his agent has claimed.
The Real Madrid star, 30, has been heavily linked with a move away from the Bernabeu despite battling his way back into the team.
Gareth Bale has scored just two goals for Madrid this seasonCredit: Getty – Contributor
But his agent, Jonathan Barnett, has played down speculation that he has plans to leave Madrid.
According to ESPN, Barnett said Bale is staying put in January and is “very unlikely” to leave at the end of the season.
The Wales international is under contract with the Spanish giants until 2022 after he extended his stay in 2016.
He came close to leaving in the summer after Zinedine Zidane urged the club to sell him – even if they lose money in the process.
And Bale’s fall out with the manager reached new levels when his agent labelled Zidane a “disgrace” for his lack of respect.
But the former Tottenham star has battled his way back into the team after the French boss declared he was staying.
He has just two goals and two assists this season for Madrid – who are level on points with Barcelona at the top of the table.
Despite his poor run of form, he has attracted a wide range of interest from some of the biggest clubs in the world.
David Beckham’s Inter Miami were said to be leading the race for his signature.
And reports claimed he could make a sensational return to Tottenham after he contacted Jose Mourinho.
SunSport revealed Madrid could use Bale to fund their move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.
But a number of clubs have refused to start negotiations with the Welsh star because of his huge £650,000-per-week wages.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
