Gareth Bale has finally broken his silence on a sizzling 2013 transfer saga. Did you know Manchester United tried to nab him before his iconic move to Real Madrid? Yes, you read that right—United actually bid more than Madrid!
Revealing all on the Stick to Football podcast, Bale dished the details fans have been itching for. At the peak of his Spurs career, he was a hot commodity, grabbing the attention of football giants. A chat with David Moyes happened, but his heart was always set on the Santiago Bernabeu. The Wales legend shared he had a gentleman’s agreement in place with Tottenham’s Daniel Levy, which eventually opened the door to Spain.
Still wondering why he didn’t choose United? Gareth spilled that wage talks didn’t even kick off. His mind was already on new adventures in Madrid, where he later lifted a phenomenal five Champions League trophies!
You might remember United’s ambitious chase that summer—they were after not just Bale but also Cesc Fabregas and even pushed for Cristiano Ronaldo! But, alas, only Marouane Fellaini joined their ranks from Everton.
Football fans, what do you think? Did Bale make the right call sticking to his Madrid guns, or could he have shone in red at Old Trafford? 💭⚽️ #GarethBale #TransferTalk #FootballLegends #RealMadrid #ManchesterUnited