Gareth Bale is set to leave Real Madrid after nine years with the club this summer. The Welshman will not be renewing his contract any further, and will be able to walk out as a free agent when the season ends in one month.

His agent, Jonathan Barnett, has spoken out on his future and has suggested that a return to England could be likely. But, all of it depends on how things go with Wales in a few weeks. Wales will be taking on the winner of the game between Scotland and Ukraine on June 5 to determine who makes it to the 2022 World Cup. As a result, there is a chance he might retire if Wales fail to make it to Qatar.

Gareth Bale future depends on Wales and World Cup

Gareth Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett confirms: “Gareth will leave Real Madrid. His return to English football is likely, I think – but his future now depends on Wales and their playoff games for the World Cup”, he told @Record_Portugal. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #RealMadrid
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“He will leave Real Madrid, but we have to wait to see what Wales will be able to do,” Barnett told Record.

“It all depends on whether Wales qualify for the World Cup, then we will make a decision, which may vary whether or not Wales go to the World Cup.

“Is he more likely to return to England? I think so, but we’ll have to wait and see if Wales qualify for the World Cup.”

Gareth Bale was among the most important players in the team during their hat-trick of Champions League wins, but has since fallen out of favour. After spending a long time frozen out of the first team and struggling with fitness issues at Real Madrid, he is finally expected to leave the Spanish capital soon.