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Will Bale go back to Real Madrid?

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Daniel Johnson

Updated on June 17, 2026

Twenty-six days after being knocked out of Euro 2020 and 307 days after being loaned out to Tottenham, Gareth Bale is back at Real Madrid. The Welshman has returned for the final year of his contract, and this time he's back to stay.

Is Bale coming back to Madrid?

Gareth Bale makes impressive Real Madrid return after six-month injury absence.

Does Bale want to leave Madrid?

Real Madrid manager Ancelotti confirms Gareth Bale will leave in the summer. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Gareth Bale will leave in the summer when his contract expires. The Welsh international, 32, has been at the Bernabeu since 2013. He has won four Champions Leagues and two La Liga titles.

Is Bale coming back?

Gareth Bale 'has agreed to return to Tottenham in the summer' for the THIRD time in what will be the 'final contract' of his career... as the Welshman prepares to leave Real Madrid at the end of his current deal.

Why do Madrid fans dislike Bale?

Bale has had multiple knee, ankle and calf problems during his Real career. This is not unusual but it has annoyed reporters and Madrid fans when Bale has on multiple occasions declared himself fit to play for Wales after a spell on the sidelines.

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Why is bale not playing?

He has missed countless amount of games due to injury while recovering in time to play with the national team, there have been issues with different managers, and some off-field incidents that have frustrated the supporters and the club.

Why does Gareth Bale not play for Real Madrid?

Bale missed Real Madrid's title celebrations because he was suffering from a back spasm. He did not take part in the win over Espanyol, and was absent from both the team celebrations on the field and the parade the following day.

Where is Bale going next?

Gareth Bale is a forward for Real Madrid who has been the subject of Manchester United transfer interest. The Wales international started his career at Southampton before moving to Tottenham and then Real Madrid.

Will Tottenham buy Gareth Bale?

As reported by Standard Sport last year, Barnett confirmed there is no option for Spurs to sign Bale for a further season or permanently this summer. Barnet told Standard Sport: “As I have said from the beginning, there is no option. “Gareth has no agreements whatsoever. He is under contract to Real.”

Where does Bale play 2022?

Gareth Bale contemplating move to home-town club, Cardiff City, ahead of 2022 World Cup—Report - Managing Madrid.

Is Gareth Bale good at free kicks?

Bale scores a free-kick every 9.5 attempts while Ronaldo's ratio is one every 15.6 attempts. Bale also came out ahead of Andrea Pirlo who scores one every 10.5 attempts and Leo Messi who scores every 14 times he takes a free-kick.

What was Bale transfer fee?

Gareth Bale Is Finally Justifying His World-Record Transfer Fee for Real Madrid. When Real Madrid paid a massive €100 million to take Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur last summer, there were plenty that thought it was an almighty gamble.

Is Bale staying in Madrid?

He has always maintained he will stay at Real Madrid until the end of his deal, even though he may not be playing regularly.

Is Bale retired?

Bale will be released by Real at the end of June when his current contract expires. The Standard suggests that should Wales win their World Cup playoff, Bale will attempt to find a new club on a either a one-year contract or a shorter-term deal to take him up to November, before retiring after Qatar 2022 in December.

Why did Bale leave Spurs?

“Real Madrid are I guess my parent club and as far as I agreed I was on Tottenham on loan until the end of the season and I go back. That's the plan so far. The reason I left was because I wanted to play games and get match fit and enjoy my football.

What did Real Madrid say about Gareth Bale?

He was described as a "parasite" in Spanish newspaper Marca and has received criticism in Madrid for being perceived to be more committed to playing for Wales than his club.

How many goals did Bale scored for Madrid?

Bale's recent Real Madrid record

The Welshman has made 256 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 106 goals and providing 67 assists. He came off the bench during the 2017/18 Champions League final to score one of the competition's greatest goals to win the tournament for Real.

How long has Bale left on his contract?

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In 2016, Bale signed a contract extension with Real Madrid through June 2022 that is worth up to $33 million in salary and bonus annually.

How many games Bale missed?

Bale actually looked to be having a revival under Carlo Ancelotti at the start of the season, featuring in Madrid's first three league games. Since then, he has missed 28 matches in all competitions with a succession of injuries and spent a further nine as an unused substitute.

Why did Zidane retire early?

"I didn't want to go on for another year. The past two years I haven't been on top form and that's no good when you play at a club like Real. "I'm at an age when it's more and more difficult (to play) every year. I don't want to spend another year like last year or even the last two years."