Bale pens new Tottenham contract
442 Staff - Wednesday 27 June 2012, 15:54
Tottenham Hotspur wide-man Gareth Bale has signed a new four-year contract with the club, seemingly putting an end to reports linking him with a move away.
"I've been here for five years now and I've enjoyed every minute. The
fans have been great to me and I'd love to repay them and do the very
best for them. The club is progressing and I want to be a part of that,
so it was great to get the deal done,” the 22-year-old told Tottenham's official website.
"I love the club and the fans and I want to play my part in trying to
get us back into the Champions League - where we belong. We've a good,
young squad and we need to work together to get back on the biggest
stage again."
Signed from Southampton in 2007, Welsh international Bale has become a fans favourite since breaking into the team under Harry Redknapp and has been a reported transfer target for Spanish giants Barcelona.
By Matt Maltby