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'Why would one of the world's best players go on loan?' - Bale's agent again rules out Real Madrid exit

Gareth Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett delivered an update on his client's future, saying the idea of him leaving Real Madrid on loan is 'ridiculous.'

Tottenham were linked with a loan move for their former star in the January transfer window, with Jose Mourinho chasing attacking reinforcements after Harry Kane's injury.

After he nearly sealed a move to China, the Wales international has had his ups and downs under manager Zinedine Zidane in the past six months.

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The 30-year-old has scored just two goals for Zidane's side in 14 appearances for Los Blancos and almost left the club in the summer to join Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning.