Seven years after leaving Tottenham for Real Madrid, Gareth Bale has reportedly rejoined the Premier League side.
The dynamic Welshman has been heavily linked with a move back to his former club, especially after his agent’s claims the player is keen on a return.
Bale’s dream has become a reality, having re-signed for them on a season-long loan deal.
The report states Bale agreed terms on a £13million pay packet, part of which will be financed by Real Madrid.
It’s not clear when Spurs will announce their huge new signing, but it’s expected to happen once a few minor contractural issues are resolved.
Bale, who left for a then world-record fee of £85m, will seal an emotional return to Spurs with the move driven by serial winner Jose Mourinho.
Spurs started their Premier League season limply as they were beaten 1-0 by Everton and negotiations were reportedly accelerated following discussions between Mourinho and chairman Daniel Levy.
No other players are expected to go in the other direction.
Dele Alli was linked with a Bernabeu move amid the Bale rumours, while Spurs are also expected to complete the signing of left-back Sergio Reguilon – the Madrid star understood to be having a medical at Spurs’ training ground.
Mourinho had distanced himself from reports linking Bale with Spurs, although the Portuguese admitted that he is a huge admirer of the attacker.