Mourinho: I tried to sign 'fantastic' Bale

Jose Mourinho has revealed that he wanted Real Madrid to sign Gareth Bale last year.

Sat, 03 Aug, 2013 - 14:04

Jose Mourinho has revealed that he wanted Real Madrid to sign Gareth Bale last year.

The Chelsea manager believes the Spanish giants will have gotten themselves a “fantastic player” if the Wales international’s proposed move to the Bernabeu goes ahead.

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