Former Real Madrid president, Ramon Calderon, has claimed manager Zinedine Zidane “wanted to keep Cristiano Ronaldo and sell Gareth Bale” during his first spell in charge.
Zidane on Sunday, made it clear that Bale did not play in the pre-season fixture, because he was very close to leaving the club.
The player’s agent Jonathan Barnett responded angrily to Zidane’s comments, labelling the Frenchman a “disgrace”.
Calderon, speaking with Sky Sports, insists that a summer transfer is in the best interests of both parties.
According to him, a long-running feud between player and manager is creating an untenable situation behind the scenes.
“It’s unsustainable, for sure. For everyone, for the player, for the coach and the club.
“Zidane discounted him when he left the club at the beginning of last season – he wanted to keep Cristiano Ronaldo and sell Bale.
“The president didn’t follow that advice, so Zidane left the club.
“When he came back two months ago he was promised Bale won’t be there in the future.
“Maybe his comments weren’t really appropriate but what he has shown is he’s fed up with the situation and the best thing to do is find a solution,” Calderon said.
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