BREAKING NEWS: Gareth Bale extends Real Madrid contract until 2022

Gareth Bale has finally signed a new deal which ties him until 2022 to the Spanish giants.

"Real Madrid C. F. and Gareth Bale have agreed an extension to the player's contract, keeping him at the club until the 30th of June 2022," Madrid said in a statement.

Bale, 27, joined Real in 2013 for a world record fee from Tottenham and signed a six-year deal and has won the Champions League twice in his three full seasons in the Spanish capital.

Luka Modric and Toni Kross have extended their contracts this month.