Atletico Madrid 'REJECTED chance to sign Gareth Bale on free transfer once he leaves Real'
Daily MailAtletico Madrid have turned down the chance to sign Gareth Bale on a free transfer this summer, according to reports in Spain. And Spanish radio station Cadena COPE claim the former Tottenham star's services were offered to Atletico Madrid in a meeting between his agents and the Spanish club's sporting director Andrea Berta. Atletico Madrid have reportedly turned down the chance to sign Gareth Bale on a free transfer Bale's agents - including Jonathan Barnett - are said to have offered him to Real Madrid's rivals However, the report claims the club's technical director told his representatives - led by the executive chairman of ICM Stellar Sports Jonathan Barnett - that while they appreciated the offer, they did not see him as part of their plans. Bale has made just two cameo substitute appearances for Real Madrid since scoring both goals in Wales' 2-1 World Cup play-off victory over Austria on March 24.