London, Sept. 20 -- : Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed the signing of Gareth Bale from Real Madrid on a season-long loan deal.
As a result, Wales' star will don the number nine jersey for Jose Mourinho's side.
Initially, Bale had signed on with Tottenham as a 17-year-old from Southampton in 2007. The 31-year-old made his name over six years at the English club before moving to Real Madrid in 2013.
"It's nice to be back! This is such a special club for me. It's where I made my name. What an amazing club, amazing fans, and it's just incredible to be back. Hopefully, now I can get some match fitness, help the team and win trophies," Bale said in an official statement.
"I always thought when I did leave that one day I would love to come back...