Jose Mourinho will no doubt be delighted if Tottenham manage to complete a sensational move to re-sign Gareth Bale judging by his former comments on the player.
Spurs are reportedly close to agreeing a deal with Real Madrid to bring the Welsh international back to north London, where he spent six seasons between 2007-13.
Mourinho left Los Blancos just before they bought Bale, but revealed that he himself wanted to sign the player before his departure because he was so impressed with his form at Spurs.
He said at the time: "I asked the club to buy him last season but it was not possible. It looks like it is happening this season so I am happy for them because they get a fantastic player. "The way my Real Madrid was playing, I think it was
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