Former Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov believes that Gareth Bale should leave Real Madrid. After Cristiano Ronaldo's departure, Bale was supposed to become the main star of the team but has failed to live up to expectations - he is currently being overshadowed even by 18-year-old Vinicius Junior. However, Berbatov believes that Bale is receiving undeserved criticism and he should spread his wings where he will be appreciated. "It seems like Bale is being blamed for all the bad things happening at Real Madrid. It's unfair," the Bulgarian said. "Look at his statistics - he scored 12 goals in 30 matches. This shows that Bale is playing well, but for some reason, he's still the one who has to endure all the criticism. If as a player you don't feel appreciated, then you should leave," the former footballer continued. Asked about Bale's chances of returning to the Premier League or Tottenham, Berbatov replied: "It's a money issue. I don't think Tottenham can afford to release the player for 100 million pounds. However, Bale is a top-class player who can play in any team. It would be nice to see him here again." Gareth Bale has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea.
