‘Tottenham finally replace Bale…with Bale’: Spurs fans delighted as former hero returns

‘Tottenham finally replace Bale… with Bale’: Spurs fans delight as former hero Gareth returns back to the home ‘where he belongs’ as one fan says this is the ‘greatest day’ of his life – and that includes his wedding

  • Tottenham have confirmed the return of Gareth Bale to north London on loan
  • He returns seven years after leaving the club for Real Madrid in 2013  
  • Bale made over 200 appearances in six years at Tottenham before he left
  • Fans are delighted to see the return of one of the club’s greatest players 

Tottenham fans have reacted with delight to the news that Gareth Bale has returned to the club.

It was announced on Saturday that the Welshman will spend the next season at the club on loan from Real Madrid

The news comes seven years after the 31-year-old left the club, following a memorable six-year stint at the old White Hart Lane. 

Tottenham have confirmed the return of Gareth Bale on loan from Real Madrid for 2020-2021

Bale spent six years at Tottenham and makes his return after seven years at Real Madrid

Bale spent six years at Tottenham and makes his return after seven years at Real Madrid

After Tottenham broke the news, fans flooded onto social media to give their immediate reaction to the news. 

Nigel Parker tweeted: ‘Yessss back home where you belong’ while RyanGoldy8 commented: ‘This is the greatest day of my life and I’m fully including my wedding day in that Gareth Bale is home’.

A number of users joked about the Welshman being the best replacement for himself, since he left in 2013.

One user commented: ‘Tottenham finally replace Bale…with Bale. Fair play, great signing and a great player, definitely gonna be frighting going forward.’ 

Erik Lamela was seen as the replacement to Bale when he joined from Roma in 2013 for just under £26m.

GabriFifa tweeted: ‘Erik Lamela, from being the “Bale replacement” to now being replaced by Bale.’

A number of supporters also joked about Bale and his love of golf.

Kobey Davidson joked about Tottenham’s video unveiling Bale, ‘Not gonna lie disappointed it was not a golf video.’

While ElNino posted a picture of golf flags posted on the goal-line at the Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium with the caption ‘Spurs have already made some adjustments in the goal post for him.’

During his first-spell at the club, Bale scored 55 goals in 203 appearances, winning the PFA Player of the Year during his last year at the club.

Tottenham fans might have to wait a month for the winger to make his second debut with the club as he recovers from a knee injury sustained on international duty with Wales.

They will be hoping the signings of Bale and Sergio Reguilon, also from Real Madrid, will help propel them into Champions League qualification this season.