Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale could retire at the end of the season if he does not qualify for the 2022World Cup in Qatar with the Wales national team. It is a known fact that Balehas been a pale shadow of his old self – the well-known star who, thanks to his brilliant performances in the Premier Leagueearned himself amove to Los Blancosin 2013.
As a result, he has recently fallen out of favor with Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, and according to English media, such as The Athletic and Sky Sports, it would not be a surprise if the veteran ends his soccer career incase Wales fail to secure a spot at the FIFAWorld Cup in Qatar thisNovember.
The 32-year-oldace has a contract with the Santiago Bernabeu giants untilthe season and it looks incredibly likely that he will not extend it. That means that he would have to hang up his bootsinJuly 2022, at the age of 33. However, we bring you threereasons why that scenario could bebeyond belief.
Incredibly high salary
Having Gareth Bale on the pitch is proving to be really expensive for Real Madridsince he is one of the highest-paid players in the world at the moment. According to the Spanish publication AS, the Welsh captain earns a total of €17 million per season.
Despite going more than 130 days without featuring for the Whites, he hasspent193 minutes on the field this season. Thus,for every minuteplayed, he has earned more than €90,000 (£74,000). It looks unlikely that Bale would give up on searching for another club to com close to his currentearnings.
Welsh clubs in Championship calling
If Wales makes it to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years, the forwardcould opt to move to a Welsh club in the English second division, the Championship. Sky Sports believe that he maybe considering a move to Cardiff or Swansea ona short-term contract if he could prove fit to play.
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Final stint where it all started
Instead of retiring, Gareth Bale has the option tocontinue his career in the Premier League. As per CatalanEl Nacional,the experienced goalscorer could make a heartwarming comebackto Southampton.That way, hewould go back to where it all started and most likely put an end to his career there.
He has grownto win various accolades thanks to his timeatSouthampton, where after just one season in the first team, he moved to a Tottenham, establishinghimself as one of the best players in the world. It is reported that the player himself is open to returning toSaint Mary’s Stadium.