Gareth Bale likely to end playing days with Real Madrid

Gareth Bale can see himself finishing his career at Real Madrid after signing a new long-term €20m-a-year contract with the Spanish giants.

The Wales international put pen to paper yesterday on a deal which ties him to Real until June 30, 2022, which expires just before he turns 33.

Bale has been regularly linked with a big-money move back to England, with Manchester United reportedly leading the chase for his services, but the former Tottenham player only has eyes for Real.