TOTTENHAM confirmed the signing of Gareth Bale – the club’s new No9. The Welshman has returned to Spurs, seven years after leaving for Real Madrid in a then-record £85million transfer. Tottenham, who have forked out £20million in wages and loan fees to secure the deal, tweeted: “Bale. Is. Back. Welcome home Gareth Bale.” The Champions […]
TOTTENHAM confirmed the signing of Gareth Bale – the club’s new No9.
The Welshman has returned to Spurs, seven years after leaving for Real Madrid in a then-record £85million transfer.
Tottenham, who have forked out £20million in wages and loan fees to secure the deal, tweeted: “Bale. Is. Back. Welcome home Gareth Bale.”
The Champions League winner will take the No9 shirt.
He started his career wearing 16, then switched to 3 before making his name as their No11.
He carried the number over to the Spanish capital, with Argentine Erik Lamela inheriting it at Spurs.
Lamela is still at the club, meaning Bale opted for the No9 – last worn by Vincent Janssen.
Spurs paid tribute to Bale in their Twitter bio, referencing each of his numbers worn at the club, as they posted: 16:03:11:09.
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