Bale summoned by Zidane? Yes, in the office to be told to ... pack

Gareth Bale, for him a year to forget. Zinedine Zidane calls him to the office to let him know that he will not be part of the Real Madrid project next year. Not only Welsh departing.

Gareth Bale's season did not meet expectations. All his fault? Well, not really. Most of the people of Madrid are more angry with Florentino Perez than with the Welsh. Of course, from a player costing over one hundred million euros a lot is expected, but much more than what he has shown this year but one cannot expect him to take the place of Cristiano Ronaldo, simply because Bale is not Ronaldo. Considering this, however, the rumors that they would like Gareth Bale away from Madrid are not removed, but not a bit, indeed: Marca brings his own face to face with Zizou who saw him finish ... on the market.

BEFORE AND AFTER KIEV - The Spanish newspaper explains that the French technician has finally managed to get the first face to face with the Welshman after almost two months since his return to Madrid and has communicated to the player that he is not part of the technical plans for next season. Not that it is a great surprise: last year, Bale had already let it be understood that he wanted to change the air and it already seemed clear enough that he and Zizou didn't run good blood, but the technician's backward step had made him consider the possibility of undoing the luggage. Mistake?

THE FUTURE - Who would have thought that Zidane would return to Madrid? None, or almost. In any case, in addition to its performance far below expectations, the Welsh's problem also concerns the total lack of integration with teammates, the accusations by some of them that they have not learned a single word of Spanish . Now, at least, he won't have to undergo "boring" Spanish language lessons because if Marca were right, Zidane would have told him very clearly that he was going to get away. Manchester United is vigilant about him but, you know, if in the spring 10 market rumors sprout, in summer 100 negotiations bloom. Which may also include two other excellent exodades, Llorente and Ceballos. Two who, like Bale, hoped that Zidane's farewell could bring new opportunities with the camiseta blanca. But evidently, they had not come to terms with Florentino. And now they find themselves doing it, in spite of themselves, again with the French ...