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Agent of Real Madrid outcast Bale: Zidane ungrateful

The agent of Gareth Bale insists he's staying with Real Madrid.

As Los Blancos celebrated their latest domestic triumph, Bale was a sideline figure, barely able to raise his arms in recognition of the achievement of the team.

"(Zinedine) Zidane doesn't want to coach Bale, but he has two years left on his contract, is very happy living in Madrid and he isn't going anywhere," Jonathan Barnett explained in an interview with the BBC.

"Bale is as good as his teammates, but this is a decision taken by Zidane.

"There is no hatred from Bale and he isn't trying to survive Zidane, he is simply training well every day, but Zidane, who has been successful, doesn't want to use him."

Barnett added: "Zidane is ungrateful, Bale is a great loss to the team but he isn't leaving.

"The reality is that the current situation in the market makes it very difficult for the player to leave.

"Of course, there has been interest from some teams, Bale is one of the best players in the world, but the best players in the world don't move on loan.

"There aren't many teams that can afford to sign him."

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