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Transfer news: Gareth Bale put Tottenham under pressure to secure Real Madrid move

New Welsh striker of Real Madrid Gareth Bale makes a heart sign with his hands during his presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on September 2, 2013.
Image: Gareth Bale: Wales international secured move to Real Madrid from Spurs this summer

Gareth Bale put Tottenham under 'intense' pressure to secure his summer move to Real Madrid, according to Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas.

Bale is now planning to live up to his billing in the Spanish capital although he has to wait until September 14 for his Madrid debut when Real travel to Villarreal in a game you can watch live on Sky Sports 2. Asked about the great players Real have had in the past, Bale said: "There have been the likes of (Zinedine) Zidane and obviously the previous ones, which were a bit before my time, like (Ferenc) Puskas and (Alfredo) Di Stefano. "There are lot of players who have been unbelievable here, world class and legends of the game. Hopefully, I can become the player I want to be, and hopefully be in that league." Bale will be managed by Carlo Ancelotti at his new club and said: "I think he's a great manager, he's won at every single club he's been at, I think. "I've spoken to other players who have had him as manager and it's been nothing short of he's the best manager they've ever had. So obviously that was a factor in me coming, working with a great like himself. "As for the squad, it's an absolutely amazing squad, I've got to work hard to get in the starting XI. There are world-class players here and I obviously came here to be a part of it and to try and get into the starting XI and win trophies." Real travel to Villarreal in a game you can watch live on Sky Sports 2

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