Gareth Bale completed his emotional return to Tottenham on Wednesday night in a move that was driven by Jose Mourinho.
The Wales international has agreed terms on a year-long deal that Sportsmail understands to be worth more than £13million – part of which will be financed by Real Madrid – and he is relishing the prospect of relaunching his career at the club that propelled him to stardom.
There is no indication yet as to when Tottenham – who face Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the Europa League on Thursday – will make an official announcement but it will happen once a few minor contractual issues are signed.
Bale's return to North London, seven years after he was sold to Madrid for a the world record fee of £90million, is laced with sentiment but it was a move that Mourinho, Tottenham's manager, felt was absolutely imperative following his side's dismal 1-0 defeat to Everton last Sunday.
Mourinho was adamant that Tottenham needed Bale's driven and dynamism to enliven Tottenham's attack and negotiations accelerated following discussion with Chairman Daniel Levy.
It is understood no players will go in the opposite direction.
The deal for Bale stands a separate transaction as Tottenham will also Sergio Reguilon, Real Madrid's left-back who has also been linked with Manchester United, today; He is due to undergo a medical and will sign a five-year with Tottenham, paying £27million fee.
KingJerryTheGreat
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The arrival of Bale is gonna bring more competition to see who's soon to be the fastest EPL player. Adama welcomes you....
landson
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this time LONDON clubs are getting ready for BAYERN MUNICH they want a revenge
Handsome Mike
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Jose is hated so much for his arrogance but one thing I love about him is that he always finds a way to carve out a trophy in every club he works for. Man U fans hate him so much but he still remains the most successful post-Fergie Man U manager. Pochetino spent a lifetime in Spurs and won nothing,Jose has come now- watch how he will win a trophy for them. Despite his flaws, he still remains one of the best and 2nd highest paid manager in Europe.
Mosanya
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Bale will change his slogan from Golf, Wales, Real Madrid in that order to Golf, Wales, Tottenham in that order 😌
KingJerryTheGreat
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I don't know why but this news just doesn't feel real to me. Good job Mourinho, you've beaten ManU once again...😏👍
luciano8823
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MOURINHO right now
Arupdas30952
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Bale : Can we have a match against Real Madrid soon
hamabdinot
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Thank you Garet Bale for all you have done for us I wish you the very best
Manchesterisblue
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Back to where he belongs, hope he can stay fit and deliver like he used too at spurs..