Real Madrid fired a bitter tipping shot and Gareth Bale returned to Tottenham on a stunning loan deal.
Tottenham announced the signing of Bale Seven years after his departure to join Madrid – and defender Sergio Reguilon.
Since the two Bernabeu are linked in London, they received completely different farewell messages from League champions.
On the transfer of Bale, Real said in a statement of 45 words: “Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to loan Gareth Bale for next season, until June 30, 2021.
“Our club wishes all success to a player who is part of one of the most successful periods of our history.”
Real Madrid said after Reguilon’s transfer: “Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur FC have agreed on the transfer of Sergio Reguilon.
“Our club would like to thank Sergio Reguilon for his commitment, professionalism and exemplary behavior throughout his career at Real Madrid and wishes him all the best in his new club.”
Reguilon has only played 22 games for Los Blancos while Bale has played over 250 and won four Champions League titles.
Bill joined Tottenham On a season-long loan, with his contract with Real Madrid expiring next summer, which means he can make the transfer permanent for free.
Reguilon on the other hand reaches a deal worth 27 million pounds, With Manchester United also showing an interest in advance.
Bale scored 105 goals and added 68 assists for Real Madrid in just 251 games.
But he is returning for his second term in north London after being excluded from Real Madrid’s squad.
Citing a tweet from 2013 when he left Tottenham, Bale announced on social media: “To all Tottenham fans, after 7 years, I’m back!”
The 31-year-old completed his medical treatment in Spain after that He says goodbye to his Real Madrid teammates.
Madrid was eager to get Welchman’s hefty wage of £ 650,000 a week from the book.
Understandably, Tottenham will pay 50 per cent – with the League champions covering the other half.