Gareth Bale won't be coming out of retirement and playing for Wrexham in League Two next season, despite something of a social media story suggesting such a move might be on the cards.
Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney offered the former Real Madrid man the chance to join their club on Twitter. McElhenney had touted a round of golf while Reynolds posted a photoshopped image of Bale wearing a Wrexham shirt.
McElhenney wrote on Twitter: “Hey @GarethBale11 let’s play golf, where I totally won’t spend 4 hours trying to convince you to un-retire for one last magical season.”
Deadpool star Reynolds added: “I will shave a professional-grade golf course into Rob’s back if you’ll give Wrexham a season” before posting a picture of Bale in a Wrexham shirt and saying: “What if…”
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The former Real Madrid forward was asked whether the offer was tempting after receiving the Outstanding Contribution to Sport Award at the UK Sport Industry Awards during a ceremony in London. “No, I don’t think so,“ was the reply. “I think I was looking more for a free round of golf off Rob. I’m sure we’ll have a chat and a joke, but I’m quite happy where I am.
“I’m spending a lot of time with my kids, my wife, time that I’ve lost so much over the years being committed to football. I’m just enjoying family life and playing some golf.
“I’m enjoying my time away. I started at a young age and felt the time was right. We left Wales football in a great place, and I’m sure they’re going to still continue to strive and do good things.”
The former Wales international announced his retirement from football in January after representing his country at last year's World Cup, their first appearance at the tournament for 64 years. Bale, 33, last played domestically for Los Angeles FC.
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