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Report: Gareth Bale Wants Real Madrid Exit; Zinedine Zidane Dynamic 'Embittered'

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale reportedly wants to leave the club as soon as possible, with his relationship with manager Zinedine Zidane said to be "embittered."

The Wales international was consistently linked with a move away from the Spanish capital in the summer and was reportedly close to joining Jiangsu Suning in the Chinese Super League before Los Blancos pulled the plug on the transfer.

Despite featuring regularly for the team in the current campaign, the 30-year-old is still open to moving on, according toRodrigo Faezof ESPN FC.

"Sources have told ESPN FC that Bale's unhappiness at Madrid stems from his embittered relationship with Zidane and constant injury problems.