Gareth Bale’s agent has told Sky Sports News that Real Madrid must assure the Wales star of regular game-time if they want to keep him. Bale threw his future at the Bernabeu into doubt moments after he fired them to the Champions League last month, insisting he had not played enough last season and that he and his agent would discuss his options.
Jonathan Barnett says his 28-year-old client wants to win the Ballon d’Or and, although he is happy in Spain, that will not guarantee he remains in the country as they prepare to enter talks with the Spanish giants.
“I think we have to have a chat with Real Madrid and see where we’re going. He wants a better year than he had last year. He wants to play more, and that’s paramount to him. I think he’s one of the top three or four players on earth. For somebody like him, he has to play. It’s not about money. He wants to win the Ballon d’Or and I think he can. I think he’s the best there has ever been in that sense (a British player abroad), unless someone can name me someone who’s been more successful.”He said.