Months of speculations, negotiations between the clubs and related parties, and all the unnecessary fuss by the whole footballing world, there were none but only one end to this tale. Levy wanted a world record fee for the most prized asset his club held, he himself wanted to play regular Champions League Football to prove and establish himself as one of the best in Europe, and Real Madrid wanted a big name signing to match the signing of Neymar by rivals Barcelona, and take a big step forward in realizing their La-Decima dream. The outcome, as expected, was Gareth Bale's imminent transfer which seems to have been finalized for a records-shattering transfer fee in the region of a whopping 100 million euros.
In Gareth Bale, Real Madrid get a player who brings a Ronaldo-ish intensity in their attack. Their is hardly any doubt about his abilities that are evident from his performances for Tottenham in the last three seasons, be it his brilliant runs from half-pitch line to the opponent box, or his screamers from outside the box, or his powerful dipping free-kicks, the list keeps on going. Many claim that the 100m euros paid for him is a non-nonsensical amount, but i beg to differ. Although it is a huge amount, it won't hurt the club finances in the long run. Owing to the transfer, Real Madrid are planning to offload Di Maria, that would fetch them around 35m euros. They have already sold Gonzalo Higuain, Callejon and Raul Albiol to Napoli for a total fee of around 60m euros, and Pedro Leon to Monaco for an additional 5m euros. If a deal for Di Maria is struck before the end of the transfer window, they would have amassed the total sum they paid for the signing of Bale. Of course the remaining two transfers in Illaramendi and Isco can be considered as the regular 60m euros that the club spends every year. The endorsements and T-shirt sale boosts would also be an additional plus. Above all, the strength that these signings bring to the team is undeniable. The much fancied Ronaldo-Bale partnership in the either wings could be a fearsome affair for any defence in the world. So Ancelotti would be a happy man afterall, getting all of his summer targets in his squad well before the transfer deadline, and Florentino Perez would feel a little bit more secure about his political position for the next elections after adding a famous transfer to his name.
The condition isn't gloomy at all for Tottenham Hotspur either. President Levy's shrewdness in the transfer
business was never in doubt, and the 100m euros they got was largely because of his firm stance on the fee. They have made some nice little acquisitions over the last few years under Redknapp, and the size and quality of signings have just improved under the reign of AVB. They have already strengthened their midfield with the signings of Capoue and Poulinho, while adding Nacer Chadli in the wing and Soldado upfront for a record club transfer fee of 30m euros. They aren't finished yet either. They are close to acquiring the services of Roma star Lamela and centre back Vladimir Chiriches from Steaua Bucharest. With the recent exciting performances from young Andros Townsend in the right wing in the last two matches, Spurs don't seem to be missing Bale that much afterall. You need to let go of some things close to your heart to realise the beauty of others which were overlooked because of them, don't you? Plus the mammoth transfer fee for Bale, which they'll receive over a period of five years, can just help them develop and emerge as a new force in Europe maybe, by investing in their new stadium, keep hold of their good players while continuing to acquire good talent and try and finish in top four consistently.
Last but not the least, Bale himself can't be less happy afterall. He gets to play at his dream club, at the highest of levels in Champions League, while earning an improved 10m euros a year, making him one of the highest earners at the club, alongside Ronaldo and Kaka. He gets to prove his mettle and make an instant impact, that would benefit both himself and the club.
A win-win for all the parties then, isn't it?
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