Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale has described his record-breaking move to Real Madrid as a “dream”.
Speaking during his unveiling at the
Bernabeu, the former Tottenham forward – who reportedly cost around
€100million – also explained he wants to help the club win their
long-awaited 10th UEFA Champions League crown.
Real president Florentino Perez
introduced Bale to around 25,000 fans in the stadium, before the Wales
international said: “I just want to say that it is amazing to be here.
“I hope I can help bring success to the club and that we can win the club’s 10th European Cup this season.”
The 24-year-old also spoke in Spanish, adding: “It is a dream to be here in Madrid. Thank you for this welcome. Hala Madrid.”
Perez described the negotiations as
“intense, complicated and prolonged” but said the club were delighted to
secure Bale’s services.
“Bale is exceptional. He was named best player in Premier League last season,” he said.
“He is a young player, but with great
qualities, who has now realised one of his greatest dreams, which was to
be a Real Madrid player.”
West Brom striker Osaze Odemwingie has completed his move to Cardiff City, his agent Robert Segal has confirmed.
Swansea and Stoke were also keen to sign him but Cardiff have beaten them to his signature.
The 32-year-old was granted a work
permit by the Home Office earlier on Monday which paved the way for the
transfer to go through.
Odemwingie registered 10 goals in 25
appearances for the Baggies last season and Cardiff boss Malky Mackay
will be hopeful he can reproduce his best form for them.
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