Jonathan Barnett, the outspoken agent of Gareth Bale, says Real Madrid fans will one day regret their treatment of the Welshman, adding that the winger deserves a grand send-off when he leaves the Bernabeu this summer.
Bale is set to leave Real when his contract runs out at the end of the season, bringing an end to a trophy-laden but tumultuous nine-year spell at the club. Attention will now turn to what happens next, with Bale clearly hoping to lead Wales to a first World Cup since 1958 later this year.
However, his lack of game time under Carlo Ancelotti this season will no doubt be a concern, despite his recent heroics for Wales, whom he helped to a 2-1 win over Austria in the World Cup play-offs recently. Bale's commitment to playing for his country has clearly been a source of ire for many at the Bernabeu, and there appears to be no way back.