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Real Madrid signed Bale on the cheap, insists Tottenham boss AVB

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas says Real Madrid landed a bargain in Gareth Bale.

Real paid a world record €100 million for the Welshman.

But AVB says: "He could have cost even more. He has the potential. But Ronaldo had already starred for four years at Manchester United when he left. Gareth has only exploded for one year. IN terms of potential, he can have the same influence, but this is going to depends on the way in which he adapts. At Real, he will not be the LA star, like he was here."

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