Real Madrid signing Gareth Bale says he grew up loving Spanish football.
The former Tottenham star moved to Real this week for a world record fee.
Since completing his switch on Sunday night, Bale has spoken of his move to the Bernabeu as a dream and has now revealed how he used to follow the club as a child.
"When I was younger I had some close friends and we always loved European football and Real Madrid at that time were the dominant force and we always watched Real Madrid," the BT Sport Ambassador said.
"I remember family holidays, we used to go Spain, and we'd bring back replica shirts of Real Madrid and wear them out and always pretend to be the players when we played in the park.
"It just started from there and I followed them since.
"Obviously the football they play, the team they are is amazing and it's just great to be there."
