Gareth Bale joins Real Madrid from Spurs in £85m world record deal

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Real Madrid have broken the world transfer record to sign Tottenham forward Gareth Bale.
The Wales star has agreed a £300,000 per week, six-year deal after sealing an £85.3m (100m euros) move which eclipses the £80m Real paid Manchester United for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009.
Bale's season-by-season Premier League stats
Gareth Bale
2012-13: Played 33, goals 21, assists four
2011-12: Played 36, goals nine, assists 10
2010-11: Played 30, goals seven, assists one
2009-10: Played 23, goals three, assists five
2008-09: Played 16, goals 0, assists 0
2007-08: Played eight, goals two, assists 0
'I have had six very happy years at Tottenham but it's the right time to say goodbye,' said 24-year-old Bale.
'We've had some special times together and I've loved every minute of it.'
He added: 'I am not sure there is ever a good time to leave a club where I felt settled and was playing the best football of my career to date.
'I know many players talk of their desire to join the club of their boyhood dreams, but I can honestly say, this is my dream come true.
'Tottenham will always be in my heart and I'm sure this season will be a successful one for them.
'I am now looking forward to the next exciting chapter in my life, play.