Wales hero Gareth Bale insists he has ‘loads’ of offers as he looks for a new club ahead of World Cup campaign… as Rob McElhenney jokes he’s ‘got a few ideas’ to try and tempt him to Wrexham
Gareth Bale has insisted that he will not be short of options when it comes to choosing his next club after guiding Wales to their first World Cup since 1958.
It all came down to one match on Sunday as Wales faced Ukraine in Cardiff for a place at the World Cup, and Bale stepped up in the crucial moment once again. His teasing free-kick was headed into his own net by Andriy Yarmolenko, and the goal proved to be the winner as Wales booked their spot in Qatar.
Bale’s future had been in doubt prior to the match after he announced that he will be leaving Real Madrid after nine years at the club when his contract expires later this month, but having qualified for the World Cup, he has confirmed that he won’t be walking away from the game just yet.
Gareth Bale’s free-kick led to the only goal of the game as Wales beat Ukraine on Sunday
Wales have now reached the World Cup, which will be played in Qatar later this year
When asked about offers on the table for his services ahead of next season, Bale responded: ‘I’ve got loads!’
With the World Cup still over five months away, Bale is likely to want to be playing regularly in the opening months of next term to build up his match sharpness.
However, his next destination remains a mystery. The winger spent the 2020-21 season on loan at Tottenham, scoring 16 goals in his second spell at the club, and a return to the Premier League cannot be ruled out.
Meanwhile, a move to America could be on the cards, with DC United showing an interest in signing him.
A shock short-term switch to Championship club Cardiff City has also been mooted. Bale was…