Gareth Bale 'tells Real Madrid he'll be on pre-season tour'
Daily MailGareth Bale and his agent have reportedly told Real Madrid the player is going nowhere this summer as he prepares for the club's pre-season tour to America. Despite the arrivals of Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic and Rodrygo, all of whom are expected to challenge for forward berths, Spanish outlet Cadena Ser report Bale and his representatives have made their stance clear. Gareth Bale has told Real Madrid he expects to be on this summer's pre-season tour Zinedine Zidane is keen to free up room on the wage bill but Bale is remaining firm on staying Zinedine Zidane is undergoing a major overhaul this summer, having already recruited five players – a staggering £344million worth of talent. Manchester United and Tottenham have expressed interest in taking the player in the past, but Bale looks set to fight for his place in what now seems a bloated Real Madrid squad.