Gareth Bale, in Cardiff City negotiations

Gareth Bale, who has a letter of release after ending his contract with Real Madrid on June 30, will be tempted to play in his home country, Wales, after his representatives told BBC Wales on Wednesday that they were in negotiations in Cardiff City , a team playing in the Championship (the English Second Division).

After nine seasons at Real Madrid, Bale looks ready at the age of 32 to return to his hometown, Cardiff, although the deal is far from closed as he has “talks with many other clubs”, according to his agents.

In particular, in recent weeks American MLS, a return to Tottenham or Newcastle have been considered alternatives,

It’s not about money

Bale, a five -time Champions League champion at Real Madrid, confirmed in May that he was not opposed to moving to a more moderate team. Signing for Cardiff would mean a huge economic sacrifice for the Welshman considering the 700,000 euros a week he earns in Madrid, but his agent Jonathan Barnett has advanced “what Gareth’s doing is not a question of money. “

Cardiff City’s choice doesn’t seem unreasonable as Bale’s main goal is to reach the Qatar World Cup in the best of conditions, the first in which Wales will participate since 1958. The tournament will be played from 21 November to December 19 of this year.

Wales and Cardiff City, with the same facilities

Cardiff City and the Welsh Federation share a training center and this scenario will allow Bale to continue working with the doctors and physios of his team.

In fact Bale was seen on Wednesday at these facilities, although it was only for something related to his physical condition after his performance at Real Madrid in recent seasons was affected by his ongoing muscular setbacks.