Bale's definitive goodbye to Real Madrid: "It has been an honour"

"It's been an honor. Thank you!"

ended his stage at Real Madrid on Wednesday with a farewell statement, with which he ends eight seasons with white in which he scored 106 goals and 67 assists in 258 games.

"I will never forget what we have achieved," added the 32-year-old Welshman.

"I arrived nine years ago to fulfill my dream of playing for Real Madrid. I look back and I can honestly say that I have fulfilled it, and much more", completed the Cardiff Express, who this year only played 290 minutes, spread over five league games and two Champions League games.

Likewise, Bale wanted to "thank" all his teammates "past and present", his coaches and "all the club's workers and the fans who have supported me throughout this time".

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