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'It’s going to take a bit of time' - Bale seeks to dampen initial expectations after making Spurs comeback

Gareth Bale's return to Tottenham has created a huge stir around the club - but he warned he will need time to find his feet again in north London.

The winger was a huge hit at Spurs in his first spell, making more than 200 appearances and scoring 55 goals in five seasons at White Hart Lane following his move from Southampton.

That form caught the eye of Real Madrid, who made him the world's most expensive player in 2013 by clinching a deal reportedly worth £85.3 million (€100 million).

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