Bale leaves Real Madrid

The Welshman's contract with the club ends on July 1. And it will not be extended

Gareth said a warm goodbye to everyone on social media and said that in Spain his dreams have come true:

"I came to Real Madrid nine years ago as a young guy who wanted to make a dream come true and play for this club. I wanted to play in this jersey, with this emblem on my chest, to play at the Santiago Bernabeu, to win trophies and to be part of something great.

Now I can honestly say that the dream has come true and more. To be part of Real Madrid and to achieve everything we have achieved is an incredible experience and I will never forget it. It was an honor for me. HALA MADRID!"

That was touching.