Gareth Bale planning for Real Madrid return in the summer

The 31-year-old has another 12 months on his Real contract at the end of this season

Gareth Bale says he plans to leave Tottenham at the end of the season and return to Real Madrid for the final year of his contract (John Walton/PA)

Gareth Bale plans to end his Tottenham stay at the end of the season and return to Real Madrid.

Wales captain Bale joined Spurs on loan in September and has had a mixed season with form and fitness issues dominating his second spell in north London.