Gareth Bale Explains Why He Chose Real Madrid Over Man Utd

Gareth Bale disclosed that he turned down a move to Manchester United in 2013, despite the club having reached a gentleman's agreement with Tottenham Hotspur and presenting a higher bid than Real Madrid. Bale confirmed that he held discussions with Manchester United's manager, David Moyes, regarding his future.

Ultimately, he completed a world-record transfer to Real Madrid, which marked the beginning of a trophy-laden period in Spain, including multiple Champions League titles. During a podcast appearance, Bale named his best trainers throughout his career, which spanned clubs like Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton FC, and Los Angeles FC.

He highlighted Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and Isco as standout performers in training, despite having shared the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo, with whom he combined for 41 goals during their time at Madrid.