Gareth Bale finally unveilled at Madrid

After what seemed to be a long drag in the anticipated record tranfer from tottenham hotspurs to Real Madrid, Gareth Bale has finally been unveilled to millions of the madrid's fans.

The unveilling ceremony which took place in the santiago Benebau presented an obviously happy Bale.

The record transfer of Bale had drag for a long time since the opening of transfer window for the young season. with Madrid tabeling a jaw breaking 80 million pounds, spurs's resolve to sell the player remained fluctual. Though no specific reasons were given for spurs lukewarm approach to the transfer, speculations were that the club had not procured the services of a good replacement for Bale.

At a time the player was given the green light to join the spanish clubside with the signing of  william from Anzhi makhachkala at hand but was quickly called back after chelsea's unforseen snatch of willian. Madrid was at such forced to dismantle the stage that was set for Bale's unveiling.

Spurs reason was that Madrid was too fast about the whole process and again that there were other clubs that have tabled better offers. Real pressed on which saw spurs ready to finally release the player at 85million pounds albiet unwillingly.

The chairman of tottenham hotspurs Daniel Levy had said in the begining or Real's bid that " we have every intention of keeping him. we will not entertain any approaches"


On arriving at Madrid late sunday night Bale said " i would like to thank everyone at the club, the chairman, board,staff,coaches and players-and most of all the fantastic fans who i hope will understand this amazing opportunity"

He went on "I am not sure there is ever a good time to leave a club where i felt settled and was playing the football of my career to date. I know many players talk of their desire to join the club of their boyhood dreams but i can honestly say this is my dream come true"

Meanwhile the Real Madrid president Florentino perez sunday afternoon before the arrival of Gareth Bale at the Benebau expressed his joy for the iminent tranfer. He said "He would be a good signing for the club. Bale is one of the bes player in the world and at Real Madrid we always have the best."www.facebook.com