How Long Is Bale Contract With Madrid?

By Alice Nichols

Real Madrid fans and football enthusiasts around the world have been wondering about the contractual status of Welsh superstar Gareth Bale. In this article, we will discuss in detail how long his contract with the club is.

The Beginning of Bale’s Journey with Real Madrid

Gareth Bale signed for Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in September 2013 for a then-world-record fee of €100.8 million. The Welshman was brought in to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, who had left Los Blancos to join Juventus earlier that summer.

The Length of Bale’s Contract with Real Madrid

Bale signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid when he joined the club in 2013. This means that his initial contract was set to expire in June 2019.

Bale’s Contract Extension

In October 2016, Real Madrid announced that they had extended Gareth Bale’s contract until June 2022. This means that he has three years remaining on his current deal.

Bale’s Future at Real Madrid

Despite having three years left on his contract, there have been rumors linking Gareth Bale with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu. Various reports have suggested that the Welshman is unhappy with life in Spain and is keen to move back to the Premier League.

However, Real Madrid has repeatedly stated that they have no intention of selling their star player. Zinedine Zidane, who was the manager of Los Blancos at the time, said in July 2019: “We hope he [Bale] leaves soon…It would be best for everyone.”

Conclusion

Gareth Bale signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid when he joined the club in September 2013. He then extended his contract until June 2022 in October 2016.

Despite rumors linking him with a move away from the club, he has three years remaining on his current deal. It remains to be seen whether he will see out his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu or move on to pastures new.