• MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 02: Real Madrid fans cheer as the wait for the arrival of Gareth Bale during his official unveiling at estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 2, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 179347502.jpg
    MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 02: Real Madrid fans cheer as the wait for the arrival of Gareth Bale during his official unveiling at estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 2, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 179347502.jpg
  • Gareth Bale waves as he is introduced by Real Madrid o the media after completing his record- €100 million fee from Tottenham Hotspur. Sergio Perez / Reuters
    Gareth Bale waves as he is introduced by Real Madrid o the media after completing his record- €100 million fee from Tottenham Hotspur. Sergio Perez / Reuters
  • Real Madrid presidenr Florentino Perez and Bale, who has been given the No 11 shirt, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Sergio Perez / Reuters
    Real Madrid presidenr Florentino Perez and Bale, who has been given the No 11 shirt, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Sergio Perez / Reuters
  • Bale smiles as he is introduced to the media. Paul White / AP Photo
    Bale smiles as he is introduced to the media. Paul White / AP Photo
  • The Welsh winger poses for pictures with his family after signing. ZIPI / EPA
    The Welsh winger poses for pictures with his family after signing. ZIPI / EPA
  • Bale with his new boss, Florentino Perez. Angel Diaz / EPA
    Bale with his new boss, Florentino Perez. Angel Diaz / EPA
  • Bale on the bargain rail. Cut price Gareth Bale merchandise is offered by vendors in London last week. Michael Regan / Getty Images
    Bale on the bargain rail. Cut price Gareth Bale merchandise is offered by vendors in London last week. Michael Regan / Getty Images
  • Bale, the latest Galactico, is introduced to Real Madrid fans Gerard Julien / AFP Photo
    Bale, the latest Galactico, is introduced to Real Madrid fans Gerard Julien / AFP Photo
  • Madrid fans naturally have very high expectations of their most expensive ever player, Bale. Gerard Julien / AFP Photo
    Madrid fans naturally have very high expectations of their most expensive ever player, Bale. Gerard Julien / AFP Photo
  • Bale is not the first Welsh import to the Primera Liga - John Toshack spent 17 years managing in Spain, while Mark Hughes' spell at Barcelona wasn't quite as prolific. Sergio Perez / Reuters
    Bale is not the first Welsh import to the Primera Liga - John Toshack spent 17 years managing in Spain, while Mark Hughes' spell at Barcelona wasn't quite as prolific. Sergio Perez / Reuters
  • Thousands of Real Madrid fans flocked to the Bernabeu to welcome Gareth Bale on Monday. Sergio Perez / Reuters
    Thousands of Real Madrid fans flocked to the Bernabeu to welcome Gareth Bale on Monday. Sergio Perez / Reuters
  • The Spanish club announced Sunday that Bale has signed a six-year contract. Paul White / AP Photo
    The Spanish club announced Sunday that Bale has signed a six-year contract. Paul White / AP Photo
  • Bale joins the Rald Madrid family. Daniel Ochoa de Olza / AP Photo
    Bale joins the Rald Madrid family. Daniel Ochoa de Olza / AP Photo

In pictures: Gareth Bale introduced to Real Madrid fans


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