Bale: I'm not joining Manchester United

The Real Madrid winger has suggested he would
prefer a contract extension to a transfer back to
the Premier League
Gareth Bale has dismissed speculation linking
him with Manchester United by hinting that he
could stay at Real Madrid beyond the end of his
contract in 2019.
The Welsh winger signed in a world record €100
million transfer from Tottenham in the summer of
2013 but has faced pressure for his place from
Isco and James Rodriguez this season.
Reports in Spain and the UK suggested Bale was
considering a switch back to the Premier League
with Manchester United his most likely
destination.
But, speaking from Dubai where he came on as a
half-time substitute in Madrid's surprise 4-2
friendly defeat against AC Milan, he told
Marca :"Manchester United? I'm happy in Madrid. I
love the city, the weather and the club. I'm eager
to win more silverware here.
"I have a contract with Real Madrid until 2019 and
could remain for more years after the end of it."
Bale won the Champions League in his first
season at Madrid, scoring in the final against city
rivals Atletico after netting a brilliant winner in the
Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.