Gareth Bale’s first spell with the Spurs was a thing of local legends. He helped the White Hart Lane squad reach new heights in the newer history of the north London club. He then went to Real Madrid in a record breaking transfer and climbed to the top of Europe with Los Blancos.Bale had signed on with Tottenham as a 17-year-old from Southampton in 2007. The 32-year-old made his name over six years at the English club before moving to Real Madrid in 2013.However, coming back to London as a loaned player of Real Madrid – it did not turn out even close to his previous stay with Tottenham.EURO 2020 star slowly slipping away from the GunnersNew Spurs head coach Nuno Espirito Santo does not have Bale in his imminent plans – Portuguese stated that the captain of the Welsh national team will not return for the team’s 2021-22 campaign.Last season, as he re-joined the North-London club from Real Madrid on loan, Bale took the number nine jersey for Jose Mourinho’s side and showed descent performances.As per Goal.com, Nuno shortly addressed the reporters about Bale’s status – “Gareth Bale will not be part of our squad.”Mourinho debuts in Roma’s dugout by trashing fourth-tier side 10-0During his first stint at Spurs, Bale was twice named PFA Player of the Year (2011, 2013) and completed the treble of PFA Player/PFA Young Player and Football Writers’ Footballer of the Year in 2013. He was named in the PFA Team of the Year three times in a row, 2010/11, 2011/12, and 2012/13.During his time with Real Madrid, Bale managed to win a host of trophies – four Champions Leagues, two La Liga titles, two UEFA Super Cups, and three FIFA World Club Cups. In 251 appearances for the Spanish side, contributed with 105 goals.The Wales international started 10 of the 20 matches in the Premier League on his second stint at Tottenham – scoring 11 goals along the way. At Madrid, Bale still has one year left on his contract and will now pair with his former boss Carlo Ancelotti. Italian was in charge when Bale first arrived at Madrid from Spurs in 2013 – the duo went on to win the Champions League.
