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Choice 2:- Move within England
Merits: Gareth has another choice to move within England, with Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea all willing to offer him an alternative, easier route to European football. Bale would love to play alongside Ryan Giggs, his Welsh idol, at the same time would love to triple his current wages and join in at the financially stable Manchester City. At Chelsea, his chances of playing first team football could be limited with Oscar, Mata and Hazard in company.
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Demerits: Moving within England could cause a lot of unrest among Tottenham fans, and their adoration for the lad might change to hatred, given the prospect of him playing for someone else. Guilt for betraying his loyal Tottenham fans could affect his confidence and have a psychological impact on the player.
Choice 3:- There are greener pastures abroad
Merits: A move to Spain could be best for Bale, with Madrid ready to rope him in. With Neymar signing for Barcelona, Madrid seem desperate to land Gareth Bale. European exposure, high wage bracket and more recognition, everything that a footballer dreams of would be available if Bale decides to don the white jersey. Ronaldo and Bale vs Neymar and Messi would make the El Clasico a real treat to watch!
Demerits: If past instances are to be taken into consideration, many talented players who made a name for themselves in the Premier League found their new homes a little too tough to adapt into, Michael Owen, Steve McManaman, Mark Hughes et al have flopped in their forays abroad. This decision of his could lead to a situation similar to ‘make or break’. If he clicks, he shall win plaudits, titles and a lot more. If he flops, it would take a lot of effort for him to regain his popularity with stellar performances.
As they say, nothing in the world is perfect, and given the complexity of the choices Bale has, it’s of no surprise that he’s taking his time in deciding where his future lies. If you were given the choices that Bale faces, what would you choose?
