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'Bale hasn't lived up to Real Madrid's expectation' - 13 trophies not enough, says former president

Gareth Bale has not “lived up to the expectation” which greeted his arrival at Real Madrid, claims the club’s former president Ramon Calderon.

The Blancos broke the world transfer record back in 2013 when acquiring the Wales international from Tottenham.

He was taken to Santiago Bernabeu to help complement the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo in a star-studded squad.

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He has enjoyed considerable success since, with a haul of 13 trophies including a Liga title and four Champions League crowns.

Bale has, however, struggled to win over his critics during six years in the Spanish capital and is now reportedly edging towards the exit door.