Gareth Bale Has Undergone Clear Body Transformation In Last 6 Months, Smashes Physical Tests In Training

Bale's contract at the Bernabeu will expire at the end of the season but it seems he is keen to kick on and impress after returning to training in recent days.

For the first time in several months, the Wales international posted a snap of himself wearing Madrid's colours and fans noticed his thinner physique in the space of six months.

"At what point did Bale lose so much muscle mass?" one post read. "Only six months' difference."

In fact, the Welshman has surpassed his teammates 'without any kind of suffering' in regards to his fitness as he looks set to return.

“Bale is committed. He has six months left on his contract and he wants to respect it," he said.

“He's been working individually. He isn't ready for this game [at Alcoyano]. I don't know if he'll be back for the Valencia game but we'll take him to Saudi Arabia.

“We have to give [Bale] the chance to feel good. If a player doesn't feel right, if he doesn't feel comfortable training collectively, if he's worried about having a problem, we have to evaluate it and give him individual work.”