To add further weight to claims that Bale will leave Real Madrid this summer, AS also offers an intriguing insight into the worrying breakdown of relations between the star and Los Blancos boss Zidane.
The paper claims that Bale feels as though he as been subject to ‘professional abuse’ by the Frenchman after being told he was free to go, only for his move to the Far East to be blocked.
That was following claims made by Zidane back in July last year, who went public with his declaration that “it would be best for everyone” if Bale left the Bernabeu as soon as possible.
However, the deal to Suning was eventually blocked by president Florentino Perez to leave Bale in limbo and at Zidane’s mercy, with the winger featuring in just 11 LaLiga matches this season.
Now, however, a parting of ways seems inevitable with Bale likely to choose between America and China once the transfer window reopens.
