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Villas-Boas reveals Manchester United's bid for Gareth Bale details

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 8:35 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Villas-Boas reveals Manchester United's bid for Gareth Bale details

Summary

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas disclosed that Manchester United offered €120 million to sign Gareth Bale before he joined Real Madrid. The bid came after Bale's standout season at Tottenham, during which he scored 26 goals and earned multiple accolades. Ultimately, Bale chose to move to Madrid, where he achieved significant success, including five Champions League titles. Villas-Boas mentioned that Bale was intent on the transfer to Real Madrid despite United's strong interest during David Moyes’ tenure.

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By the Numbers

•Manchester United offered €120 million for Gareth Bale.
•Bale had a stellar season with Tottenham, scoring 26 goals.
•He chose Real Madrid over United, achieving major success there.
•Villas-Boas confirmed Bale's intention to only join Madrid.
•David Moyes was keen on signing Bale for United.

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8:35 AMYahoo Sports — “They were paying 120”: Ex-PL boss reveals details of Man United’s failed bid for football legend

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1Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas has revealed the extreme lengths Manchester United were willing to go to in order to sign Gareth Bale before he eventually chose to join Real Madrid.Fa...
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