'The Demand At Real Madrid Is...': Gareth Bale's Word Of Caution To Trent Alexander-Arnold
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Gareth Bale advises Trent Alexander-Arnold on Real Madrid's high expectations. Bale, a club legend, highlights the demanding nature. Trent joins from Liverpool until 2031.
The lights are bright in the Premier League, but they shine the brightest at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Former Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale would know the same, as the Welshman cautioned Los Blancos' newcomer Trent Alexander-Arnold about the weight of expectation that will be placed upon any who don the legendary whites.
Bale is a certified modern-day legend for Real Madrid, having scored 106 goals – more than the original Ronaldo's tally of 104 for the club — and won 15 trophies – more than double of Zinedine Zidane's six as a player.
The Welshman saw his last years at Real Madrid characterised by a breakdown in relations between him and the club, the fans, and the Madrid media.
However, Bale did once enjoy happier times in Spain, including five Champions League titles, three LaLiga titles, four Club World Cups, one Copa Del Rey, and three European Super Cups.
Amid the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bale doled out a word of advice to the young Englishman to get going with life at the Santiago Bernabeu.
'It's a different experience from the Premier League,' Bale stated to Sky Sports.
'He's achieved a lot in the Premier League. But, the demand of Real Madrid though is something different.
'He'll soon understand what a demanding place it is. But, I'm sure he'll go there, enjoy it and do his best," the Real Madrid legend added.
Alexander-Arnold, alongside Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, put his signature down on the contract, keeping him tied to the club until 2031.
In his official presentation held in Valdebebas, Trent got off to a good start at Madrid, as he took to the media, addressing them in perfect Spanish, stunning all present.
'I'm aware that playing for Real Madrid comes with great responsibility, and I'm ready to give everything for the team and for the Madridistas.
'I can't wait to show my game, win many titles, become a champion, grow, and enjoy every moment alongside the best players in the world.
'Thank you, and Hala Madrid!" signed off Trent.
The 26-year-old England international joined Real Madrid after winning nine titles with Liverpool: one Champions League, one Club World Cup, one European Super Cup, two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, two League Cups, and one FA Community Shield.
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June 24, 2025, 13:17 IST
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