Cristiano Ronaldo rethinks Real Madrid exit and Gareth Bale faces reduced role - reports

Cristiano Ronaldo

Media outlet Don Balon say Gareth Bale won’t be sold this summer.

However, it’s suggested the La Liga heavyweights could struggle to accommodate him in the first-team.

Real are desperate to land Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe.

The 18-year-old is one of the hottest prospect in European football after dazzling for the Ligue 1 champions.

He’s expected to cost over £100m - but Real are determined to get their man.

Don Balon say Bale can expect to spend more time on the bench as they look to utilise Mbappe if he arrives.

That could leave Real struggling to keep their Welsh wizard content as competition for a starting role hots up.

Don Balon also claim Cristiano Ronaldo still weighing up his options at the Bernabeu.

The Portuguese has become embroiled in a row with the Spanish authorities regarding his tax affairs.

Ronaldo is considering whether to quit Spain, although Real supremo Florentino Perez is determined to keep him.

The club bigwig is apparently ready to guarantee Ronaldo a starring role in the team next season regardless of any new arrivals.

He’s also expected to offer his wantaway star a pay rise to compensate for his tax woes.

Manchester United have been linked with both stars amid speculation about their futures in the Spanish capital.

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