Gareth Bale ‘Kisses Madrid Goodbye’ in Emotional Farewell Message

• Outgoing Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale has penned a touching farewell message as he nears his exit from the newly-crowned European champions
• The 32-year-old received a fitting farewell from the fans after Madrid clinched their 14th Champions League, where he was an unused substitute in Real's 1-0 win over Liverpool in Paris
• Bale won a joint-record fifth Champions League title on Saturday, albeit having barely featured this season in conjunction with three La Liga titles, three Super Cups and three Club World Cups

Gareth Bale has penned a heartwarming farewell message to Real Madrid as he brings his nine-year stint with Real Madrid to an end.

The Welshman is among a raft of players exiting the newly-crowned European champions following the expiration of their contracts with Los Blancos.

In a post on Twitter, sighted by Sports Brief, Bale expressed his gratitude to the Madrid faithfuls in a heartwarming message.

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Bale is fondly remembered for his spectacular overhead kick goal in the 2018 UEFA Champions League finals against Liverpool.

Bale's heartfelt tribute to Real Madrid

"I write this message to say thank you to all my teammates, past and present, my managers, the backroom staff and to the fans that supported me," he said on Twitter.

"I arrived here nine years ago as a young man who wanted to realise my dream of playing for Real Madrid. To wear the pristine white kit, to wear the crest on my chest, to play at the Santiago Bernabeu, to win titles and to be part of what it's so famous for, to win the Champions League."

"I can now look back, reflect and say with honesty that this dream became a reality and much, much more."

"To be a part of this club's history and to achieve what we achieved while I was a Real Madrid player, has been an incredible experience and one I will never forget."

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"I also want to thank President Florentino Perez, Jose Angel Sanchez, and the board for giving me the opportunity to play for this club. Together we were able to create some moments that will live forever in the history of this club and football."

"It has been an honour. Thank you! HALA MADRID!"

Carlo Ancelotti calls for a befitting send-off for Gareth Bale

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Carlo Ancelloti has rallied Real Madrid fans to give Gareth Bale a befitting send-off. Bale will be leaving the club at the end of the season on a free transfer.

The Welshman has enjoyed a highly successful but tumultuous period during his nine-year stay at Real Madrid. He has won four Champions League titles and three La Liga trophies with the Spanish giants.

Many will remember his heroic performance in the 2018 final when he came off the bench to help Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 in the final. He did so with spectacular goals, one an overhead kick and the other one, an effort from way out.