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Real Madrid 'whipping boy' Bale told Premier League return would be 'great for everyone'

Gareth Bale has become “the whipping boy” at Real Madrid, says Dimitar Berbatov, with the former Tottenham star told to consider a Premier League return after taking “the blame for everything that goes wrong”.

The Wales international moved to Spain in 2013 as part of a record-breaking transfer.

He enjoyed a productive debut campaign at Santiago Bernabeu and has continued to collect major honours on a regular basis – including the Liga title and four Champions League crowns.

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Questions have, however, been asked of his form and fitness over recent years, with the 29-year-old unable to steer clear of the treatment table.