Gareth Bale 'never wanted to leave Madrid' despite Man United link | OneFootball

Gareth Bale’s agent has insisted that the forward “never wanted to leave Real Madrid” despite rumours of a move back to the Premier League.

The Welshman has been heavily rumoured to be a target for Manchester United in recent windows but has remained in Spain despite fitness worries and a dip in form.

Jonathan Barnett however, has claimed that his client has never thought about departing Santiago Bernabéu.

“Bale’s always felt an important part of this team,” he told Madridista Real.

“Like I said before, Bale’s never wanted to leave Real Madrid. He’s really happy at the club and the club are happy with Bale.

“The truth is we’re tired of the stupid stories and lies.

“Gareth’s always been respectful with the fans and at moments some fans have been angry with him, maybe unfairly.

“But currently the fans have realised that they were wrong, he’s a superstar, a player at the heights of Real Madrid.”

Bale has been missing the majority of January with a calf problem but featured in their last Liga game at Espanyol.