Published 13:47 IST, November 16th 2019

Gareth Bale: Stuck between rock and a hard place in Real Madrid

Welsh footballer Gareth Bale fuelled the fires of his Real Madrid issues after stating that he enjoys playing for Wales more than he does for Real Madrid.

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Real Madrid full-back Dani Carvajal recently stated that he has doubts about Gareth Bale's commitment to Real Madrid. Spanish international will have to think again, thanks to Gareth Bale's recent admission. Wales winger admitted that he enjoys playing for Wales more than he does for Real Madrid, ahead of final round of ir Euro 2020 Qualifiers. 

Gareth Bale's comments are likely to garner criticism from Real Madrid faithful. Welsh winger has been absent from Real Madrid squad in past couple of weeks owing to an injury. Bale does, however, appear to be fit for Wales' Euro 2020 Qualifiers. Interestingly, Gareth Bale has t featured for Real Madrid since playing for Wales in ir 1-1 draw against Croatia earlier last month. 

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Gareth Bale's departure on cards?

Real Madrid manr Zinedine Zidane was vocal about Gareth Bale's potential departure in preseason after Welsh winger was linked with a move to China. Real Madrid reportedly vetoed move, as Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning refused to pay a transfer fee for Welsh international. y did, however, offer him a reported w of £1m a week. Real Madrid president Florenti Perez, however, refused to sanction move. 

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Gareth Bale still has three years left on his contract with Real Madrid. LaLiga side remains open to offers for 30-year old, but y are still hoping to recoup some of  £85m y paid for him in 2013. Gareth Bale has been linked with a move to a number of leagues, t least  Premier League. His injury record, however, could throw a spanner in works. While re remains little doubt over his abilities, former Tottenham man's commitment has been thrown into doubt regularly, with Bale displaying a growing penchant for golf. 

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West Ham’s Marko Arnautovic and Manchester United’s Marouane Fellaini are more recent additions to Chinese Super League. Gareth Bale signing could prove to be a major shot in arm for a league that has been kwn to offer mammoth ws for popular players nearing twilight of ir footballing careers. For moment, however, it seems like Gareth Bale will have to bide his time in LaLiga, as Real Madrid look to topple league leaders Barcelona in coming weeks.

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10:51 IST, November 16th 2019