Rafael Benitez has Florentino Perez's backing to make Bale future of the club
and potentially put Ronaldo's nose out of joint with a place on the wing
Rafael Benítez is ready to make Gareth Bale
Real Madrid’s new ‘untouchable’ ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in a move
that could also see the Welshman given a chance through the middle for
the Spanish club.
Former Liverpool and Chelsea manager Benítez is poised to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Real
and has already highlighted Bale as the key man in his Bernabeu
revolution. The appointment of Benítez finally puts an end to question marks over
Bale’s Real future, for this summer at least, and will disappoint
Manchester United.
Real president Florentino Perez is desperate for Bale to be a big success after paying a world record £85.3million to sign him from Tottenham Hotspur two years ago.
Bale’s first season in Spain was a big success, as he played a vital part in Real winning the Champions League and Copa del Rey. But the 25-year-old has suffered a frustrating campaign, regularly being played on the right and going long periods without receiving the ball.
That should all change under Benítez, who has told Perez that he plans to introduce more of a team ethic and bring out the best of Bale by playing him where he is comfortable.
-What's in Rafa Benitez's in-tray at Real Madrid?
Bale could be given a chance in a central role, behind an out-an-out striker, with Ronaldo facing the prospect of having to play out wide.
Benítez agrees with Perez that 25-year-old Bale should represent the future of Real and that 30-year-old Ronaldo will have to fit into the club’s new strategy. It remains to be seen whether the world footballer of the year will accept the situation.
Sources in Spain even claim that Benítez may be prepared to sell Ronaldo, and not Bale, if he cannot successfully incorporate both players into his Real team.
Benítez once enquired about signing Bale for Liverpool and witnessed the devastating impact the player can have at first-hand while he was Inter Milan manager. Bale scored a stunning hat-trick in the San Siro for Tottenham in the Champions League.
Benítez proved during his time as interim manager at Chelsea that he is prepared to take on star players, as he regularly left out captain John Terry in a move that was subsequently proved to be wrong.
While Bale is likely to benefit from the arrival of Benítez, Karim Benzema could be allowed to leave Real and the France international’s potential availability will alert a number of Premier League and European clubs.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is a big fan of Benzema and the club enjoy a good relationship with Real, while Manchester United are also likely to be in the market for a striker. Benítez is backing Real’s bid to sign United goalkeeper David De Gea.
Real are yet to formally confirm the appointment of Benítez, who started his coaching career with the club’s B team and had been a target of West Ham United this summer.
Benítez won the La Liga title with Valencia and famously guided Liverpool to 2005 Champions League success, as well as the 2006 FA Cup. At Inter Milan, he lifted the Supercoppa Italiana, before taking interim charge at Chelsea and winning the Europa League. During two years at Napoli, the 55-year-old has won the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana.
Ancelotti’s agent Ernesto Bronzetti said: “Benítez will be the coach of Madrid, it’s 99 per cent certain. Ancelotti wants to take a year off, that’s his intention.
“The team was concerned by the news and some players cried when his departure was announced. Real Madrid can sack you if you don’t win any trophies in a season.”
Bale is on course to win his 50th cap for Wales on June 12 in the Euro 2016 qualifier against Belgium after being included in manager Chris Coleman’s 23-man squad.
Coleman expects Bale to be a key figure for Real and hopes Benítez will be as accommodating to his international demands as Ancelotti was.
“The [Real Madrid] president thinks a lot of Gareth,” said Coleman. “Unless Gareth wants to leave, which I don't think is the case, then I don't think he'll go anywhere. I don't think he wants to leave.
“It's a shame for Carlo [Ancelotti]. I think he's a great manager, but when you manage Real Madrid you know the dangers, you've got to win something. I know Rafa [Benítez] also.
“The good thing for me is it's another trip to Madrid for me to have a few days with Rafa and make sure that he's comfortable with us.”
Real president Florentino Perez is desperate for Bale to be a big success after paying a world record £85.3million to sign him from Tottenham Hotspur two years ago.
Bale’s first season in Spain was a big success, as he played a vital part in Real winning the Champions League and Copa del Rey. But the 25-year-old has suffered a frustrating campaign, regularly being played on the right and going long periods without receiving the ball.
That should all change under Benítez, who has told Perez that he plans to introduce more of a team ethic and bring out the best of Bale by playing him where he is comfortable.
-What's in Rafa Benitez's in-tray at Real Madrid?
Bale could be given a chance in a central role, behind an out-an-out striker, with Ronaldo facing the prospect of having to play out wide.
Benítez agrees with Perez that 25-year-old Bale should represent the future of Real and that 30-year-old Ronaldo will have to fit into the club’s new strategy. It remains to be seen whether the world footballer of the year will accept the situation.
Sources in Spain even claim that Benítez may be prepared to sell Ronaldo, and not Bale, if he cannot successfully incorporate both players into his Real team.
Benítez once enquired about signing Bale for Liverpool and witnessed the devastating impact the player can have at first-hand while he was Inter Milan manager. Bale scored a stunning hat-trick in the San Siro for Tottenham in the Champions League.
Benítez proved during his time as interim manager at Chelsea that he is prepared to take on star players, as he regularly left out captain John Terry in a move that was subsequently proved to be wrong.
While Bale is likely to benefit from the arrival of Benítez, Karim Benzema could be allowed to leave Real and the France international’s potential availability will alert a number of Premier League and European clubs.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is a big fan of Benzema and the club enjoy a good relationship with Real, while Manchester United are also likely to be in the market for a striker. Benítez is backing Real’s bid to sign United goalkeeper David De Gea.
Real are yet to formally confirm the appointment of Benítez, who started his coaching career with the club’s B team and had been a target of West Ham United this summer.
Benítez won the La Liga title with Valencia and famously guided Liverpool to 2005 Champions League success, as well as the 2006 FA Cup. At Inter Milan, he lifted the Supercoppa Italiana, before taking interim charge at Chelsea and winning the Europa League. During two years at Napoli, the 55-year-old has won the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana.
Ancelotti’s agent Ernesto Bronzetti said: “Benítez will be the coach of Madrid, it’s 99 per cent certain. Ancelotti wants to take a year off, that’s his intention.
“The team was concerned by the news and some players cried when his departure was announced. Real Madrid can sack you if you don’t win any trophies in a season.”
Bale is on course to win his 50th cap for Wales on June 12 in the Euro 2016 qualifier against Belgium after being included in manager Chris Coleman’s 23-man squad.
Coleman expects Bale to be a key figure for Real and hopes Benítez will be as accommodating to his international demands as Ancelotti was.
“The [Real Madrid] president thinks a lot of Gareth,” said Coleman. “Unless Gareth wants to leave, which I don't think is the case, then I don't think he'll go anywhere. I don't think he wants to leave.
“It's a shame for Carlo [Ancelotti]. I think he's a great manager, but when you manage Real Madrid you know the dangers, you've got to win something. I know Rafa [Benítez] also.
“The good thing for me is it's another trip to Madrid for me to have a few days with Rafa and make sure that he's comfortable with us.”
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