The two most expensive footballers in the world have met for the first time since Gareth Bale’s incredible £86million move to Real Madrid.
He shook hands and shared a warm greeting with new team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo – the former most expensive player in the world – after reporting back to the club’s training complex following the international break.
Dressed casually and sporting a trademark slick haircut, Bale was given a guided tour of the club’s facilities, meeting Carlo Ancelotti and his colleagues on the coaching staff.
Ronaldo was formerly the world’s most expensive player – Real paid Manchester United £80m for him back in 2009 – but the Portuguese, who has also been on international duty this week, didn’t seem to mind that his status had been usurped.
Welcome aboard: Bale and Ronaldo share a smile as they arrive at Real Madrid’s training ground
Greeting: Coach Carlo Ancelotti shows Bale around
Guided tour: Bale has a look around the training complex and gets to know the staff