Gareth Bale gives hint on his future amid Cardiff City speculation

The Welsh superstar appears open to a move to the nation’s capital following his departure from the World Cup.

The 32-year old has shrugged off the drop in level to the Championship, opening the door to a move.

The legendary forward has claimed that he is looking for game time ahead of Wales’ trip to the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

That could see Bale move to Cardiff in order to stay fresh for Rob Page’s side this November.

The former Madrid player has confirmed he has spoken to Page about his future, admitting that he is simply looking to play football games.

“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,” said Bale, via Wales Online.

“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.”

When later asked specifically about a move to the Bluebirds, Bale responded: “I can’t really say.”

This has very much left the door open for the five time Champions League winner to make the switch to Steve Morison’s side.

Cardiff finished 18th in the table last season, but had a promising second half of