Real Madrid hailed Gareth Bale as ‘one of the club’s great legends’ when it reacted it officially to the player announcing his retirement from football.
The club said it wanted to show its ‘gratitude, admiration and affection,’ in the statement that came shortly after the former Wales international confirmed he was quitting.
Listing his 19 trophies it continued: ‘Gareth Bale formed part of our team in one of the club’s most successful periods and gave us some of the greatest memories that will never be forgotten.’
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