André Villas-Boas says Manchester United made a late €120 million bid to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham in 2013, but Bale was determined to join Real Madrid, and the offer failed to change his mind.

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Manchester United’s €120 Million Bale Bid Failed in 2013

Sports· Sep 24, 2026

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Gareth Frank Bale is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a right winger, most notably for Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, and the Wales national team. A five-time UEFA Champions League winner, he is widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation and the greatest Welsh player of all time. Bale was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for his contributions to association football and various charities.

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Born: July 16, 1989

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