Gareth Bale penned a stunning six-year contract this week. The deal keeps the Welshman at the Bernabeu until 2022 and includes an eye-watering €1billion buy-out clause.
It effectively ends any interest in the Wales superstar from Premier League clubs, notably
Manchester United.
Bale moved to the Bernabeu from Tottenham in 2013 for a then World record fee of £85m, and has won two Champions League titles and the Copa del Rey, scoring 62 goals in 132 appearances for the Spanish giants.
He will now stay at the club until 2022. Bale will take home approximately £350,00-a-week after tax – more than Ronaldo's current wage of £290,000 and Messi's £336,000.
Former Madrid boss John Toshack believes that Madrid would reap the rewards of their investment on the Welsh wing wizard.
Toshack said: “I see a Real Madrid enjoying Bale at the top of his game for two or three years. I believe Bale will win the Ballon d’Or in his career. In a few years, he will become the leader.”
A Club statement read, ''Real Madrid CF and Gareth Bale have agreed to the extension of the player’s contract, which ties him to the club until June 30, 2022.
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