Gareth Bale seeks Real Madrid return next summer amid Zinedine Zidane exit rumours

Following Gareth Bale's season-long loan move to Tottenham Hotspur, manr Jose Mourinho hinted that club would be keen on making his stay permanent next season. Welshman too mocked Real Madrid on several occasions after his return to Premier League. But, 31-year-old w looks to mark his return with  defending LaLiga champions next season amid reports of manr Zinedine Zidane's sacking by Los Blancos. 

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Bale's tumultuous stint with Real Madrid under Zidane 

Bale had a tumultuous time at Spanish capital, particularly since Zidane's return during business end of 2018-19 season. previous season saw Bale sit out on most matchdays, even as controversies began to grip and hamper his relationship with club board. Moreover, he wasn't keen on a move initially despite his contract ending in 2022. 

With suitors willing to meet Real Madrid's price tag for Welshman amid talks of an exit last summer, he was subsequently loaned out to his former club Tottenham, with Mourinho lavishing high praise on player. Indeed, Portuguese tactician has been keen on collaborating with Bale on field, ever since his time at Manchester United. 

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Bale Madrid return depends on Zidane's situation

Having t yet completed half season of his loan spell, a report by Spanish media publication AS suggests that Bale is keen on returning to Real Madrid. report is averse to previous claims when Mourinho insisted he would be happy to ensure Bale loan deal was furr consolidated into a permanent switch. 

report claims Bale is keeping a close watch on Zidane's situation at Real Madrid. three-time Champions League-winning manr was in spotlight after his side stumbled against Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League. But his side bounced back in final group st game against Borussia Monchengladbach to finish atop standings. 

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Bale ws a deterrent in Real Madrid return? 

Zidane also ensured his side inflicted a harsh defeat against city rivals Atletico Madrid, who were leading charts in LaLiga. However, amid Bale to Real Madrid return talks, player's w poses a deterrent for defending LaLiga champions. winger currently earns £250,000 per week at Tottenham, which is 40% less than what he earned in  Spanish capital. 

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