Gareth Bale thanks Real Madrid as 'dream' nine-year spell comes to an end

Bale's time in Madrid ended on Saturday as he sat on the bench during Real's Champions League final victory over Liverpool. 

"I arrived here 9 years ago as a young man who wanted to realise my dream of playing for Real Madrid.

It has been an honour. Thank you! #HALAMADRID @RealMadrid pic.twitter.com/T7FL2LNRrD

Bale moved to Real Madrid from Tottenham back in 2013 for a then world record transfer fee of £85million.

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