The agent of Gareth Bale is adamant the Real Madrid star can win the Ballon d'Or.

Bale has been able to shake off long-term injury in recent weeks.

“I am reminded of the pen that [President] Florentino Perez, a gentleman like few others, gave me to sign the contracts," Jonathan Barnett told Tuttosport of Bale's move to the Bernabeu.

“I still have it, but what matters most is the great relationship I've developed with Florentino.

“Today Bale would be worth at least €222m [the same price as Neymar] but Gareth is very happy in Madrid, he loves Real.

“Gareth doesn't need [Cristiano] Ronaldo to leave, even now he's one of Real's stars.

“He's a role model for kids, he doesn't drink alcohol, and he's very attentive to what he eats - he never buys fast food and he goes to bed very early.

“I don't think Bale is any worse than Neymar, so he can fight for the Ballon d'Or too.

“Could he have joined Juventus? No. The most concrete interest came from another Italian club, but I can't tell you any more than that. Tottenham said no though.

“Will he ever move to Italy? He's happy at Real Madrid. In football you can never say never… but I honestly don't think any Italian club could afford Bale."