Gareth Bale shoots down retirement talk saying it’s ‘very unlikely’ he won’t make free transfer after Real Madrid exit
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GARETH BALE insists he will not retire this summer following his departure from Real Madrid.
The Welsh superstar, 32, left Los Blancos this week after a trophy-laden nine-year spell at the Santiago Bernabeu.
In 258 appearances he scored 106 goals and helped the club to FIVE Champions League titles.
But he has hardly featured this season, so there were no intentions from the player or the club to negotiate a new deal.
And despite Bale's renowned status, nobody has approached him with a formal offer yet.
While it is currently unclear where Bale will end up, he is adamant he won't be hanging up his boots.
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When asked about the prospect of not joining a new club, he replied: "I think that's very unlikely."
The winger has been heavily linked with a move to Championship side Cardiff.
And, having earned £600k a week in Spain, Bale's next step will not be motivated by money, which increases the possibility of a return to his homeland.
MLS side DC United are also interested in signing him, so much so that they are willing to make him their highest-paid player in history.
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Bale will be looking to help his country reach the World Cup for the first time in 64 years on Sunday when Wales take on Ukraine in the play-off final.
If they do make it to this year's competition in Qatar, he will want to make sure he's playing on a weekly basis in order to prepare and compete for his place.
Reports have also suggested that he could opt for a short-term deal with his next club before retiring after the World Cup.