Published 11:58 IST, November 6th 2019
LaLiga: Zinedine Zidane brushes off Gareth Bale transfer rumours
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has rubbished off rumours linking Gareth Bale with a move away from the Bernabeu in the January 2020 transfer window.
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Real Madrid manr Zinedine Zidane has brushed off rumours circulating as per British media reports relating to Welsh winger Gareth Bale’s possible move away from Santiago Bernabeu in upcoming winter transfer window in January 2020.
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Bale has been linked with a move to China
Real Madrid and Welsh forward Bale was heavily linked with a summer move to lucrative Chinese Super League amid rumours of a breakdown in his relationship with manr Zidane. 30-year-old has t played for Los Blancos in past month but created a controversy after he was called up by Wales manr Ryan Giggs for decisive Euro 2020 qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Hungary. Bale was t included in squad and will once again be absent when Real Madrid host Galatasaray in Champions League on Thursday because of a reported calf injury.
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Zidane reportedly wants Welshman to remain in Spanish capital until end of season and also feels that fans should t question former Tottenham man's desire to return to fitness. Since starting in club’s 4-2 win over Granada on October 5, Bale has played only for his country during qualifiers against Slovakia and Croatia. He had been left out since last four matches. player even attracted criticism from fans for leaving matches early. However, his manr again talked down concerns about Bale's commitment.
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Despite Bale's recent lack of action and controversy surrounding his travel to England as well as doubts over his physical condition, Zidane believes that he is powerless to prevent player from joining up with Wales. former Tottenham winger reportedly used trip to England to meet with his nt, Jonathan Barnett, as rumours surrounding his future started to re-circulate. Bale almost left Madrid for China in previous summer due to his strained relationship with Zidane, but Frenchman claimed that pair are on good terms.
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08:08 IST, November 6th 2019