Guardiola to Bale: "Now you'll be a great golfer"

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised the career Gareth Bale has had, who announced his retirement on Monday, and said that he will now be "a great golfer".

"What a player", Guardiola said this Tuesday in his press conference. "He's had a great career and won a lot of titles. He's represented Wales more than 100 times. Now he's going to become a fantastic golf player", the Spanish boss added, who seemed open to invite him to play with him: "Before, he was really busy, maybe he can now. I'll invite him again".

When asked about whether he tried to sign him at any point during his career as a coach, Guardiola admitted that Bale has always been "very expensive".

The Welsh footballer announced his retirement on Monday after a 17 year career which saw him win, as well as lots of other titles, five Champions Leagues.