Gareth Bale directly addresses Cardiff City link and is unconcerned about playing at lower level

Gareth Bale says he knows the possible destinations for his next move as the free agent prepared for a summer switch ahead of the World Cup.

The Wales star has just been released by Real Madrid but needs to find himself a new club to ensure he can be at peak condition for international duty in Qatar later this year. Cardiff City are among the clubs interested in securing the services of the Wales captain - who last week ruled out a move to Getafe.

And speaking ahead of his side's Nations League clash with Netherlands, Bale admitted he isn't overly concerned about which level he next plies his trade at given his quality. "I haven't really thought too much about that," he said.

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"It's something I guess I need to sit down and go through, not just with my family, but with the manager here [Rob Page], with the physios here 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. A football game is a football game. I feel like I'll never really lose my quality on the ball. I guess it's a conversation to be had.

"I haven't really looked at everything yet. I know possible destinations but it's something I need to sit down, first and foremost with my family, and then I need to speak with managers and physios and decide what's best for myself.

"I don't have a time scale. I need time to think what's the best move for me, my family, my kids and hopefully we'll sort that over the summer. I have options."

And when asked if the Bluebirds were an option, Bale responded: "I can't really say."

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