Bale pleased to seal 'stressful' Real move

The Welshman finally completed his switch for a reported world-record fee of €100 million just 24 hours before the transfer deadline, despite having been strongly linked with the Spanish club for the entirety of the window.

But, though Bale has admitted the lengthy negotiations were frustrating, he insists his faith in Real's ability to get the deal over the line never wavered.

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