Wales winger, Gareth Bale has said he feels like he has been made a scapegoat at Real Madrid.
He also said he is ready to reach an amicable conclusion with the Spanish giant over his future.
Bale almost left the Santiago Bernabeu for Chinese club Jiangsu Suning during the transfer window after Zidane told him that he was not in his plans.
The move was blocked in the end though, and Bale has started all three La Liga matches this season.
He has now said he thinks he has been a target and he no longer plays with an happy spirit.
His words, “I understand I was made more of a scapegoat than most – I take it with a pinch of salt even though maybe it’s not all fully fair,”
“Towards the end of last season was difficult, there is no denying that, not just for me but for the team.
“I wouldn’t say I’m playing happy, but I’m playing. When I’m playing I am professional and I am always giving all I can, whether that be for club or country.
“I’m sure there’ll be plenty more turbulence, to be honest. I suppose it is something you will have to speak to Real Madrid about and it’s between me and them, and we will have to come to some sort of conclusion.”
“Coming back to pre-season, I just kept my head down and I know there was a lot of talk, with people saying the good, bad, or whatever they wanted,” he said.
“It wasn’t the worst time of my career. It has been not ideal, but I know how to deal with it and it’s about keeping your head down.
“You get rewarded with the work you put in and I’ve started the season well and did a good pre-season, even if that hasn’t been the case with the number of games.
“Things in football can turn quickly and it is just a matter of time.”
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