Tottenham supporters have been sending their heartfelt messages to Gareth Bale after the 33-year-old announced his retirement from international and club football.
Bale confirmed the news in a statement on Monday afternoon only a month after his World Cup exit with Wales in Qatar. The former Spurs man ends his career after over 550 appearances, scoring 186 goals and contributing with another 139 assists.
During his time in north London, Bale netted 72 goals in 237 appearances and earned a move to Real Madrid in 2013 after netting 21 times in the Premier League. The Welshman returned to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the 2020/21 season and made 34 appearances.
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His time at Madrid came to an end in the summer after nine years before he made the move to the USA to help Los Angeles FC to their first ever MLS Cup in November. After his appearances in Qatar for the Wales national team, Bale has put any rumours to bed regarding his future with the confirmation of his retirement.
After becoming a favourite amongst the Spurs fanbase, many supporters have took to social media to send their love to the experienced forward. Here's what some of them have had to say...
@vns1lva: ALWAYS ONE OF OUR OWN! FOREVER GARETH BALE
@ellieshep_thfc: What a player. Thanks for the memories, Bale. Forever a Spurs legend
@Tottenham_Feed: Amazing player. One of the best I have seen. Happy retirement Gareth Bale.
@THFC_JMD: Really wish he came back at a time where there were fans in the stands. He deserved a proper welcome back from the supporters. Truly one of the best to ever put on the shirt.
@DAW5ON237: One to the greatest to play for our club, wishing him and nothing but the best.
@AwInjury: What a player. Probably one of the best I've seen the whole season before he left Madrid. Enjoy retirement.
@DanielTinker: Give the man a testimonial. He deserves it!
@rik_mckenna: Watching Bale in full flight was a dream! What a player
@SarahRennison: Unbelievable. Possibly the best we have seen.
@AMoneyyy18: Get him back at the club in the some capacity. Made my childhood so memorable.
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