Gareth Bale pens farewell message to Real Madrid fans as turbulent relationship ends
dailystar.co.ukWhat do you think of Bale's decision to leave Real Madrid? Let us know in the comments sectionBale endured a difficult relationship with Real Madrid fans during his time in the Spanish capital.Madrid fans had accused Bale of not caring when playing for Madrid, but going onto show his true class with a dragon on his chest for Wales.
And he was booed one final time by the Madrid faithful during Saturday evening's Champions League final.However, at the trophy parade, the following day, the Welshman received a warm reception from the Madrid crowd in what has proved to be his departing moment.When Bale was good in Madrid, he was great, look no further than his Copa Del Ray final goal - one which is still replayed to this day.Or the last time that Madrid faced Liverpool in a European final, and he produced a bicycle kick that Cristiano Ronaldo would have been proud to finish.Bale leaves Madrid with a glistening trophy cabinet, including no less than five Champions League wins..
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