'I will treat him just as well as Rafael'published at 16:42
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We touched on it earlier but here is the full transcript of what new Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane said about Gareth Bale.
“I understand he’s disappointed by the sacking of Benitez because he was an important coach to him. But I will treat him just as well as Rafael treated him," said Zidane.
"He’s an important player in this squad, a fundamental player for the team, he’s phenomenal.
"I can’t tell you anymore than that. I’m going to give him all the love and all the support he needs to play well.”
The talk is that Bale was so unhappy about Benitez's sacking that he was considering leaving the club.