Gareth Bale WILL leave Real Madrid but future will depend on Wales’ World Cup play-off, agent claims

GARETH BALE will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires next month, his agent confirmed.

But his future depends on how Wales get on in their World Cup play-off.

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Wales face either Scotland or Ukraine in Cardiff on June 5 for a spot at Qatar 2022.

Bale, 32, joined Los Blancos for a world-record fee in 2013 and has won an incredible 15 major trophies, including four Champions Leagues.

He has the chance to add a fifth on May 28 when Real take on Liverpool in Paris having already lifted LaLiga this season.

However, he has fallen out of favour with the club and fans in recent seasons and is on just seven appearances this term.

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So with his current deal running out at the end of this season, Bale's agent revealed - as expected - he will not be staying on at the Bernabeu.

And the forward is expected to return to English football in a summer free transfer.

Jonathan Barnett told in Portugal: "Gareth will leave Real Madrid.

"His return to English football is likely, I think.

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"But his future now depends on Wales and their playoff games for the World Cup.

"We have to wait for what Wales do.

";It all depends on whether his national team qualifies for the World Cup, then we will make a decision, which may vary if Wales go to the World Cup or not."

Bale is in a fitness fight to play again for Real Madrid as he battles back from his latest injury blow, a back problem.

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Carlo Ancelotti's side face Real Betis in their final league game of the campaign before the European showdown at the Stade de France.

Then the Welshman hopes to link up with the national team as the Dragons are 90 minutes away from a spot at the World Cup for just the second time ever and first since 1958.

Should they manage it, Bale will undoubtedly want to keep himself in top condition to prepare for the winter tournament in the Middle East, where Wales would be pitted against England, Iran and USA.

Bale has been linked with a sensational free move to hometown club Cardiff City.

However, Bluebirds boss Steve Morison said the forward would need to make the first move to initiate the deal.

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Bale spent the 2020-21 season on loan back at previous side Tottenham.

He scored 16 goals in 34 appearances, despite spending a lot of time out of favour under Jose Mourinho.