Will Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale be able to work together at Real Madrid?
That's the question dominating everyone's mind since Madrid announced that it had signed the Welshman to a 100 million euro contract. Bale seems optimistic that he can work along the man he considers "the best player in the world."
"Cristiano Ronaldo is for me the best player in the world," Bale said, according to ESPN. "He is a massive factor why I wanted to come here. The team is full of world-class players, no better than him. It will be an honour to play with him, and hopefully learn from him. Hopefully we can win a lot of trophies together."
"He's the boss here I think, the main player, the best player in the world," he said. "I want to obviously help the team and try to win trophies. I will have to wait and see what he says."
Bale noted that he does not yet know his main role with the club.
"I have had a brief chat with the manager, not too much in detail," Bale added. "I am looking forward to talking to him. He is bringing me here to improve the team. Wherever I am put on the pitch I will give 100 percent."
"I have a job to get into the XI. Every player here is world class. Madrid sign the best players in the world," he said. "I know I cannot walk straight into the team, I have to work hard. I am always looking to improve myself as a footballer, and that should not stop now. There is a lot more to come from me, I am here with the best players, the best coaches and with the best chance to keep improving. I have played in a lot of different positions. Wherever the coach thinks I can play my best football I will give 100 percent."
Bale was presented to the Madrid faithful on Monday and should be ready to compete with the club by next week when it returns from international holidays.
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