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BALE'S RETURN?

Gareth Bale addresses rumours of move to Wrexham as he views posh school for son

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GARETH Bale has given rumours of a move to Hollywood-backed football club Wrexham the boot — by viewing a posh school 200 miles away.

The retired Wales and Real Madrid wizard, 33, arrived with son Axel, five, in a green £200,000 Lamborghini Huracan.

Gareth Bale's spokesman has addressed rumours of a move to Wrexham
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Gareth Bale's spokesman has addressed rumours of a move to WrexhamCredit: PA
The newly-promoted League Two side, which is co-owned by Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and fellow US actor Rob McElhenney
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The newly-promoted League Two side, which is co-owned by Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and fellow US actor Rob McElhenneyCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The dad of four toured a £15,000-a-year private school in the Home Counties — then thrilled pupils by joining them for a kickabout.

A source told The Sun: “He seems intent on moving to the South East,”

It had been suggested he may join the newly-promoted League Two side, which is co-owned by Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and fellow US actor Rob McElhenney.

Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett said: “I can say there will be no move to Wrexham.

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“Gareth doesn’t want to play football anymore.”

Fans of Wrexham - known as The Red Dragons - had been dreaming of a fairytale signing of the 33-year-old five-times Champions League winner.

The soccer superstar chatted with club co-owner Rob McElhenney on social media last month and planned a round of golf.

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