My heart is with this club; I want to win Number Ten and every trophy I can”, the Wales player said in the Santiago Bernabéu press room
Gareth Bale gave his first press conference as a Madrid player in the Santiago Bernabéu press room in front of over a hundred media organizations from all around the world. The Welshman, accompanied by Emilio Butragueño, explained that this is a dream-come-true for him and that he has joined the Whites to help win trophies: “I would like to make history. My heart is with this club. I have come to help the team win every available trophy, including Number Ten”. He also praised Cristiano Ronaldo, saying: “He is the best in the world and a very important part of why I wanted to come here”.
The best player in the Premier League was extremely happy to sign for Real Madrid: “This is a dream for me. Like the president said, they have made a big effort for me to come here and it has been my dream from the beginning and I would like to thank him for it. I am delighted that my future is starting here. I have always followed Spanish football and it is an incredible league. I have always liked Real Madrid. I have followed them my whole life”.
Bale is fulfilling a dream he had as a child, when he was photographed in a Madrid shirt: “That is from when I was 9 or 10 and this is an amazing dream. I am looking forward to wearing it now”. He explained that his first memory of Madrid was “the goal in the final when I was 8 or 9. [Mijatovic’s goal in Number Seven.] Real Madrid has always been the best club. Seeing the team play has been incredible and now I am going to be part of it. My heart is with Real Madrid and it is the only team I have listened to”.
Bale was impressed by the reception from the fans on his first day as a Madrid player: “This is incredible. I was very nervous and it is an unforgettable experience. I had already seen players at presentations like this and this is a dream come true. They have made me feel very welcome and I am looking forward to starting”. He also thanked Tottenham: “It has been difficult and how I am delighted to be here. Leaving wasn’t easy but when a club like Real Madrid comes it is hard to turn them down. I would like to thank Tottenham for their support. But now this is my future”.
On the subject of whether he has spoken to Carlo Ancelotti yet, Bale said: “Briefly. Not in depth, but I’m looking forward to doing it. It’s marvellous being here to help the team. I’m going to give 100 per cent, win titles and do as well as I can”. The person he has spoken to the most is Luka Modric, with whom he has a good relationship from his time at Spurs: “I have been in touch with him, we are great friends and he said I should come. Everyone knows that this is a great club”.
As for the pressure of being one of the most expensive signings in the history of football, the Welshman said: “I feel pressure from what I want to feel pressure from. I want to play here and help the team. There is no pressure. I want to give everything and contribute to the team winning. The price is nothing to do with me. I wanted to come here, even if it was just for one penny. I want to win trophies, the Champions League, become the best player... The price has nothing to do with that”.
He also showed his winning character and competitive spirit, saying: “I would like to make history with Real Madrid. The club is well known for wanting to win everything. One very important reason for coming is seeing the great legends who have played here. It is the biggest club in the world and we want to win every title, the Champions League and the others”.
Bale talked about his physical form: “I have been training and I am eager to do it and play here now. I am in good shape. I have worked hard on my own. I hope that if I am picked by Wales I can help my country and then bit by bit. I will come back in better physical shape and I hope I can make my debut in Villarreal, and really want to”.
Bale also revealed that he is very excited about being in the same team as Cristiano Ronaldo:“He is the best player in the world. He is a very important factor in why I wanted to come here. The team is full of players who are best in the world in their positions. There is nobody better than Cristiano Ronaldo; I am looking forward to playing with him and with the others. I think we will win a lot of trophies together”.
Bale is fulfilling a dream he had as a child, when he was photographed in a Madrid shirt: “That is from when I was 9 or 10 and this is an amazing dream. I am looking forward to wearing it now”. He explained that his first memory of Madrid was “the goal in the final when I was 8 or 9. [Mijatovic’s goal in Number Seven.] Real Madrid has always been the best club. Seeing the team play has been incredible and now I am going to be part of it. My heart is with Real Madrid and it is the only team I have listened to”.
Bale was impressed by the reception from the fans on his first day as a Madrid player: “This is incredible. I was very nervous and it is an unforgettable experience. I had already seen players at presentations like this and this is a dream come true. They have made me feel very welcome and I am looking forward to starting”. He also thanked Tottenham: “It has been difficult and how I am delighted to be here. Leaving wasn’t easy but when a club like Real Madrid comes it is hard to turn them down. I would like to thank Tottenham for their support. But now this is my future”.
On the subject of whether he has spoken to Carlo Ancelotti yet, Bale said: “Briefly. Not in depth, but I’m looking forward to doing it. It’s marvellous being here to help the team. I’m going to give 100 per cent, win titles and do as well as I can”. The person he has spoken to the most is Luka Modric, with whom he has a good relationship from his time at Spurs: “I have been in touch with him, we are great friends and he said I should come. Everyone knows that this is a great club”.
As for the pressure of being one of the most expensive signings in the history of football, the Welshman said: “I feel pressure from what I want to feel pressure from. I want to play here and help the team. There is no pressure. I want to give everything and contribute to the team winning. The price is nothing to do with me. I wanted to come here, even if it was just for one penny. I want to win trophies, the Champions League, become the best player... The price has nothing to do with that”.
He also showed his winning character and competitive spirit, saying: “I would like to make history with Real Madrid. The club is well known for wanting to win everything. One very important reason for coming is seeing the great legends who have played here. It is the biggest club in the world and we want to win every title, the Champions League and the others”.
Bale talked about his physical form: “I have been training and I am eager to do it and play here now. I am in good shape. I have worked hard on my own. I hope that if I am picked by Wales I can help my country and then bit by bit. I will come back in better physical shape and I hope I can make my debut in Villarreal, and really want to”.
Bale also revealed that he is very excited about being in the same team as Cristiano Ronaldo:“He is the best player in the world. He is a very important factor in why I wanted to come here. The team is full of players who are best in the world in their positions. There is nobody better than Cristiano Ronaldo; I am looking forward to playing with him and with the others. I think we will win a lot of trophies together”.
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