Gareth Bale cryptic over move to Cardiff ahead of the World Cup, as Wales prepare to face the Netherlands

Gareth Bale was cryptic over a potential move to Cardiff City ahead of the World Cup, after saying the standard of football does not make “too much of a difference.” Bale recently left Real Madrid following the conclusion of his contract, ending nine trophy-laden years at the Bernabeu. Ad/> “I have options it's just about thinking where is the best place to go, what's the best for my kids, my family,” he said in the pre-match press conference before tonight’s UEFA Nations League match against the Netherlands.

UEFA Nations LeagueJohnson grabs late equaliser as Wales draw with Belgium11/06/2022 AT 18:24 The 32-year-old was pushed further about Cardiff being a next possible destination, to which Bale smiled sheepishly and replied: “I can't really say.” Bale’s comments will give hope to Bluebirds supporters, who will surely welcome the Wales superstar with open arms following an underwhelming Championship season that culminated in an 18th-place finish. He added: “I need to sit down and go through — not just with my family, but the manager here, the physios that we use to see what would give me the best chance of being fit come November and December.

“I don't really know if the standard makes too much of a difference to be honest. A football game is a football game.

I feel like I'll never really lose my quality on the ball. It's a conversation that needs to be had, and I'll have that over the summer.” RB Leipzig hope Nkunku price tag delays Man Utd pursuit – Paper Round Blackburn Rovers appoint Tomasson as new head coach on three-year deal The winger became somewhat of a maligned figure in the Spanish capital, despite winning the Champions League five times and securing three La Liga titles.