Former Real Madrid manager Santi Solari says he only has “good words” for Gareth Bale who now looks set for a move to the Chinese Super League.
Steve Nicol and Ross Dyer discuss the knock-on effects that Marco Asensio’s left knee injury will have on Real Madrid’s plans for Gareth Bale and Dani Ceballos.
Gareth Bale scored, made a goal-line stop and missed a penalty in Real Madrid’s shootout victory against Arsenal.
Gareth Bale failed to convert on Real Madrid’s opening penalty, kicking the ball directly into the goalkeeper’s outstretched hands.
Gareth Bale’s proposed move to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning has been called off by Real Madrid, according to the BBC.
Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane had said he was hopeful Bale would leave Madrid this summer.
The 13-time European champions are keen to sign Paul Pogba, with Manchester United seeking upwards of £150 million for the France international, and getting Bale’s wages off the books would have been one way to raise funds.
However, despite a reported offer of £1m-a-week…