Bale Wanted To Create A Legacy In China – Jonathan Barnett

Real Madrid forward, Gareth Bale had plans to make Chinese football great when he was linked with a move to Asia last year, according to his agent, Jonathan Barnett.

Jonathan has said the Welshman carefully considered the switch from the Spanish capital before deciding to remain in Spain.

According to him, Bale wanted to create a legacy in the country and become the first great player to go there and play the game.

He added that the money was also amazing and he would have been named the highest-paid player on earth if he agreed to join, but his love for Spain was a stumbling block.

His words, “He got an offer that was impossible to refuse. But Real Madrid wouldn’t sell him. They [the Chinese club] couldn’t pay what Madrid wanted.

“He wanted to create a legacy. He wanted to bring Chinese football up. He had a vision that he could make Chinese football great. He’s won everything that he can win, and he’s done it many times.

“It was to create a legacy, his name, to be the first great player to go to China. But it wasn’t to be… And the money was special too. It would have made him the highest paid player on Earth.

“He’s not interested in going anywhere. China was a completely different thing. He plays for Real Madrid, you know.”

“No. He’s 30 years old, he’ll be 31 next year. I don’t know how long Gareth will play for.

“It’s what his lifestyle wants. He loves Madrid. His children have been there since they were babies, they speak Spanish, believe it or not. The whole lifestyle is fantastic. I was there two days ago in Madrid, it was 15 degrees, beautiful. Here it’s freezing cold. If you’re one of the greatest footballers to have ever played, why do you want to…”

Every club wanted him. He was happy at Madrid. He was not for sale then, he was one of the best players in the world.

“He’s not for sale now. Real Madrid have always shown great respect for him, the president has always been a Bale fan and shows him unbelievable respect.”