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Rich Jones

Zinedine Zidane confirms Gareth Bale transfer plans after leaving him out of Real Madrid squad

Zinedine Zidane has confirmed Real Madrid are looking to offload Gareth Bale - and admitted he wishes he could leave tomorrow.

Zidane opted to leave Bale out of his matchday squad as Los Blancos lost 3-1 to Bayern Munich in their opening pre-season friendly.

Despite being able to name 11 substitutes, Zidane had no place for Bale and confirmed after the match his absence was due to the club actively looking to offload the Welshman.

The Frenchman insisted he has nothing personally against the attacker - but he declared "there comes a time when we have to change" as Bale's career with the Spanish giants looks to be over.

Gareth Bale was left out entirely by Zinedine Zidane against Bayern Munich (Getty Images)

"Bale has been left out because Madrid are trying to get out," Zidane declared.

"If you can go tomorrow, better.

"It's nothing personal, I have nothing against Bale, but I make decisions, there comes a time when we have to change."

Zidane confirmed they are trying to offload the Welshman this summer (AFP/Getty Images)

Despite Zidane seemingly looking to freeze out Bale, they could struggle to offload him due to his high wages.

He has been linked with a big-money move to China but his agent recently dismissed reports he could head back to Tottenham .

Speaking before their friendly at the weekend, Zidane claimed he had to respect Bale whilst he remains a Real Madrid player.

Zidane insists his stance on Bale is nothing personal (JAVIER LOPEZ/EPA-EFE/REX)

"Him staying is not a problem. I can't say that the player is a problem," Zidane said.

"He has a contract, he is here and what I can say is that anything could happen.

"I have to respect all the players, he is with us and he is a  Real Madrid  player.

"We will see what will happen. His role has not changed compared to in June."

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