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Zidane expects Bale to remain at Real Madrid despite Man Utd transfer talk

Zinedine Zidane remains confident that Gareth Bale will stay at Real Madrid, despite mounting talk of interest from the likes of Manchester United.

After five seasons in Spain, the Wales international forward is being heavily linked with a summer move away from the Santiago Bernabeu.

Injury troubles have blighted his time in Spain and led to him making less of an impact of late than Real had been hoping for when investing €100 million to sign him from Tottenham.

There have been highs – such as a La Liga title and three Champions League crowns – but Bale faces fierce competition for places and is no longer guaranteed a starting berth.