4 Players Real Madrid should off-load

#4 Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale has failed to fill the void left by Ronaldo.

In a recent interview, Marcelo noted Gareth Bale has yet to learn any Spanish. Its safe to say Gareth Bale has not been the leading figure many expected him to be. For the reportedly $85.3 million price tag, Gareth Bale was expected to sooner or later step up and fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo. In 217 appearances for Real Madrid he has found the back of the net 100 times and has assisted on a further 63 occasions in all competitions (transfermarkt).

His trophy overhaul with Real Madrid has been a major success. He has won: 4 FIFA Club World Cup, 4 Champions Leagues, 3 European Supercups and 1 La Liga among others. It's his attitude, and lack of leadership, which have found his time at Real Madrid receive mix emotions.

There's no denying the Welshman talents. In his prime, he has the talents to match the world's very best. A move away from the Santiago Bernabeu, however, is most likely in the books.