The much-anticipated moment has arrived! Gareth Bale was officially presented by Real Madrid on Monday afternoon, marking his highly coveted transfer. The event was emotional for both the player and the club president, Florentino Pérez. Bale expressed his immense satisfaction at joining Real Madrid and emphasized his goal of winning the Champions League with the team.
Bale stated, “It’s incredible to be here. I hope to help the team win titles, and especially its tenth C1 (Champions League).” The official presentation took place in front of 20,000 people.
President Florentino Pérez highlighted Bale’s achievements, mentioning that he was voted the best player in the Premier League in both the previous year and 2011. He acknowledged the long negotiations but emphasized Bale’s determination to join Real Madrid. Pérez welcomed Bale to the club, acknowledging the enormous pressure and constant challenges that come with playing for Real Madrid.
While Gareth Bale did not surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer fee record, he joined Real Madrid for a substantial fee of 91 million euros and an annual salary of 10 million. This falls short of the 99 million initially sought by Tottenham Hotspur at the beginning of negotiations. Despite not becoming the most expensive player in football history, Bale’s transfer remains among the highest.
Cristiano Ronaldo still holds the record for the most expensive transfer, having been acquired by Real Madrid from Manchester United for 94 million euros. Now, Bale faces the challenge of making a significant impact on the field and contributing to Real Madrid’s pursuit of titles, particularly in the Champions League.
