Only Ronaldo and Messi impress me more than Bale – Zidane

Only Ronaldo and Messi impress me more than Bale – Zidane

Gareth Bale is behind only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, says Zinedine Zidane

The Real Madrid director of football enthuses that the Tottenham star is "more than good enough" to turn out for los Blancos, having watched Spurs games just to see the Welshman

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Real Madrid director of football Zinedine Zidane says that only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have impressed him more than Tottenham star Gareth Bale this season.



The Welsh winger, named PFA Player of the Year for his exploits at Spurs, is "more than good enough" to play for los Blancos, added the Frenchman, with the Spanish giants known suitors.

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The north London club are close to tying down their in-demand forward to a new £130,000-per-week contract this summer, but Zidane hinted that he remains hopeful Bale could consider a switch to Santiago Bernabeu.

"I have been watching Tottenham for the very reason that Bale has been playing," Zidane told Goal.

"Aside from Ronaldo and Messi, who are the top players, I must admit that he is the footballer who impressed me most.

"He particularly impressed me because he was consistent – he wasn't great in one or two matches, he was a great player all the time. He scored goals and was consistently scoring them – very important goals. He has been very impressive."

Asked if Bale could be playing at the Santiago Bernabeu next season, Zidane replied: "All big, talented players could go to Real Madrid.

"He is more than good enough to play for Real Madrid."

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