Bale is too young for Madrid: Former Tottenham manager

Too young to make a move?

Former Tottenham manager David Pleat is of the opinion that Welsh winger Gareth Bale isn’t old enough to make a move to Real Madrid.

“I doubt he’d find it easy. Many have failed when they have moved overseas,” Pleat was quoted as saying by BBC.

Pleat added: “One or two have succeeded, but not many. Most have had a difficult time.

“I think he is young to go, but he might feel that with his partner and baby, it will be a new start for him.

“But I think it might be better if he stayed, continued to work and maybe next summer leave if that is his wish.”

Bale has been the centre of attention this transfer window, with Madrid president Floretino Perez reportedly having made a record €100m offer to Tottenham to acquire the services of the 24-year-old.

Bale, too, has hinted that he would love to make a move to the Spanish capital. However, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has refused all offers for his star player so far.

Former England striker has also warned Gareth Bale about adjusting to life in Spain.