Gareth Bale agent Jonathan Barnett has hit out at 'stupid' and 'ignorant' criticism from Spanish media after the Welshman was labelled a 'parasite' last month.
The Welshman's nine-year spell at Real Madrid looks to be ending on a sour note with the 32-year-old set to depart on a free transfer this summer having played just five matches in all competitions - the last appearance coming in February.
His lack of action for Madrid has led to anger from Spanish publications after seeing Bale sitting in the dugout for long spells - Marca launched an astonishing attack on the former Tottenham star, calling him a 'parasite' who had been 'sucking Real Madrid's euros'.