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‘Bale leaving Real Madrid is a good move for everyone’ – Giggs happy to see Wales talisman back ‘home’ at Spurs

Gareth Bale leaving Real Madrid and returning “home” to Tottenham is a “good move” for everyone, says Wales boss Ryan Giggs.

After months of speculation in Spain, a man who has spent the last seven years at Santiago Bernabeu has opted to retrace his steps back to north London.

A season-long loan has been agreed, with the potential for Bale to earn a permanent switch in the summer of 2021 rather than return to Real and see out the final 12 months of his contract.

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The 31-year-old is currently on the sidelines with a knee problem, preventing him from making a second debut for Spurs and linking up with his country for the next round of friendlies and UEFA Nations League action.