Recruited for more than € 100 million in 2013 at Tottenham, Gareth Bale (32) was generally disappointed at Real Madrid. The Welshman is coming to the end of his contract next June with the Merengues. It is even rumored that he might hang up his crampons at the latest following the 2022 World Cup, in the event of Wales qualifying for the play-offs. Present this Monday at a press conference before the clash between PSG and Real Madrid in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions LeagueCarlo Ancelotti defended his number 18, still very criticized in Spain, acknowledging however a lack of motivation.
“I talk to him like I talk to everyone. That’s all. The personal relationship with him is good. I have nothing to reproach him for. He is serious, professional and respects rules and people. He never failed in that. He’s had injuries, he’s coming to the end of his contract and maybe he didn’t have a lot of motivation. He may want to end it with this club. But he won so many titles like the Champions League. To finish in style here would be magnificent for his career.”, thus confided the Italian technician. Gareth Bale has only played 4 matches (1 goal in 267 minutes) this season.