Gareth Bale will leave Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid in the summer and could potentially join Cardiff City, despite interest from around Europe, including Serie A.
The 32-year-old sees his contract at Real Madrid expire at the end of the season and the Merengues don’t seem willing to extend with the Wales international.
The ex-Tottenham star has only played 270 minutes with Real Madrid this season. He started in the opening three league matches before picking up a knee injury that forced him out of action for two months. He has played one Champions League game and managed three La Liga appearances this term.
The Wales international has been linked with a move to Cardiff City and Wales Online explains why the Real Madrid star should return home in the summer. The article mentions the possibility of Bale joining Serie A where many clubs ‘would pay handsomely’ to sign him, just like other Premier League sides, Rangers and Celtic.
It remains to be seen who would afford the salary of Bale, who reportedly earns €18m per season at Real Madrid. It’s more than twice what Serie A’s highest earner Matthijs de Ligt gets at Juventus with his €8m-a-year contract. Only the ‘Growth Decree’ and a substantial salary cut would help Serie A giants sign Bale in the summer.