Bale eager for Zidane to stay at Real
Gareth Bale is eager for Zinedine Zidane to remain as head coach of Real Madrid beyond this season.
The former France international, who succeeded Rafael Benitez in January, stated last month that he was unsure over his long-term future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Bale, however, has described playing under Zidane as “an honour” and hopes he will be given the chance to continue in his role next season.
“It’s an incredible experience,” he told UEFA media representatives. “He was one of the best players in the world and to have him as a coach is an honour. He’s now demonstrating that he is a great coach. I’m really enjoying working with him and hopefully it continues.”
Bale admits it has been a personally frustrating campaign due to some niggling injury concerns, but he is eager to finish the campaign on a high by challenging for a second Champions League triumph in just three years at the club.
“It’s been a bit of an annoying season, with little injuries interrupting my form, especially when I was playing well,” said the Wales international. “Regarding the objectives, we’re a bit behind in the league, but in the Champions League we know that we are in a good position and we’re going to fight as much as we can in each game. Hopefully that will take us to where we want to be.”
