REAL MADRID boss Zinedine Zidane has labelled Gareth Bale as ‘spectacular’ as the winger closes in on a return to Tottenham.
Spurs are set to announce the loan signing of the 31-year-old, which could extend until the end of the 2021/22 campaign.
Zinedine Zidane has praised Gareth Bale with the winger set to depart after seven years at the BernabeuCredit: Reuters
Although fans will have to wait another month to see him in action as the Wales international is currently nursing a knee injury.
Much has been said about the strained relationship between Bale and Zidane, with the ex-Southampton ace starting just once for Los Blancos since March.
But Zizou has stated that the pair remain on friendly terms, as the Frenchman wished Bale well back in the Premier League.
In quotes obtained by the Metro, he said: “I haven’t spoken to Bale. I know what he has done in this team.
“He has been spectacular for this team, nobody can say otherwise. There are negotiations. If he moves, we only wish him well.”
Before adding: “I’ve not had any problems with Gareth. The situation is not firm, it’s not done, I cannot say more.”
Asked what Real are losing with Bale departing, Zidane remarked: “It’s not about that. It’s life, everyone can have an opinion.
“Gareth is our player for the moment and the issue is still to be closed.”
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Bale will be joined by his Real team-mate Sergio Reguilon in North London, with the left-back poised to link up with Jose Mourinho’s side.
Commenting on the 23-year-old, Zidane said: “We must congratulate Reguilon on the season he had.
“We have two players per position and I already have two full-backs. I wish him all the best because he had a good season at Sevilla and he deserves to be at Tottenham.”
Gareth Bale arrives at Tottenham training centre for transfer talks
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
