'Bale is not going anywhere'

Gareth Bale is not willing to facilitate his departure from the Santiago Bernabéu and clings to the 14.5 million euro per year salary as a response to pressure from Zidane.

On the matter, the media maintains that from the footballers' inner circle are of the same mindset: "Bale is not going anywhere. The two consecutive absences from the squad ended with 90 minutes on the bench against Betis."

While the Welshman hoped to say goodbye to his fans on the pitch, the French coach didn't even let him warm up. A gesture that encapsulates the relationship between the two, one that has been broken since the end of last season.

Despite the clues Zidane has given Bale about his future at Real Madrid, the Welshman remains stoic in his refusal to facilitate his departure. Even if Bale knows an exit from the Bernebeu is inevitable, at least he could try and improve his economic worth.

It is worth remembering that the Welshman has a contract until 2022, at a rate of 14.5 million euros per season. Astronomical figures that few teams can afford and that the player is not willing to give up.

Meanwhile, Jonathan Barnett, Bale's agent, could consider his return to the Premier League, where Manchester United have included Bale in their 'operation Pogba' in partnership with Real Madrid.