Pep Guardiola has jokingly claimed that Gareth Bale will now "become a fantastic golf player" following his shock retirement from football.
On Monday, the Welsh icon brought the curtain down on an extraordinary career, which saw him win five Champions League titles and lead his country to a first World Cup in 64 years. Tributes have since poured in for the 33-year-old, who represented Southampton, Tottenham, Los Angeles FC and most famously Real Madrid in his stellar career.
But whilst Bale's mind turns to life after football, Guardiola is preparing his Manchester City side for a League Cup quarter final tie at Southampton on Wednesday night. And in Tuesday's press conference, he was initially asked if he ever came close to signing the star.
