Gareth Bale closing in on ‘US$1.2 million a week’ Chinese Super League transfer: reports
- Real Madrid superstar set for stunning – and lucrative – switch to Jiangsu Suning
- Deal reportedly almost finalised with 30-year-old to earn US$24.5 million per season in China
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is on the verge of signing a “£1 million a week” deal with Chinese Super League outfit Jiangsu Suning, reports claimed on Friday.
The 30-year-old Welshman has already been told by Real coach Zinedine Zidane that he does not form part of his future plans at the Spanish giants.
Spanish daily newspaper Marca claimed that Bale, who has been at Real since 2013 since signing from Tottenham, will earn €22 million (US$24.5 million) per season in China and that the deal is almost finalised.
However, later reports by Sky Sports in England suggested the player’s representatives were negotiating a mind-boggling £1 million (US$1.2 million) a week contract before the Chinese transfer window shuts on Wednesday.
Zidane said last weekend he thought it would be “best for everyone” if Bale’s departure could be arranged quickly – comments Bale’s agent called “disrespectful” of a player who helped the side to a Spanish league title and four Champions Leagues since arriving from Tottenham six years ago.