Wales coach Chris Coleman has no doubt Gareth Bale is thriving at Real Madrid.
Bale has stated he is relishing being with one of the world's biggest clubs, and Coleman knows that enjoyment will inevitably lead to good performances.
"I've had a chat with him and asked him how life is in Madrid and he's enjoying it, enjoying his football and the players have been great with him.
"If you are comfortable in your environment and are content then you take that onto the pitch with you.
"Knowing the type of boy Gareth is, once he's happy then he will enjoy his football. He will get used to what's happening in and around him.
"He just wants to play football and be on the pitch."
And Coleman has praised Bale for remaining level-headed despite all the attention being lavished on him.
He said: "I've seen him this week and he is exactly the same boy. He is no different. There is no reason for him to change.
"He is a cracking lad to work with and he is no different to how he was six months ago."
