Gareth Bale's transfer to Tottenham in the summer from Real Madrid has got him smiling again, admits Wales assistant coach Rob Page. Jose Mourinho was desperate to sign the 31-year-old and got his man when he agreed a season-long loan from the Bernabeu back to north London.
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Page has known Bale since September last year when he arrived as part of the coaching staff at Wales.
And he has admitted that he has noticed a change in his mood since his arrival at Tottenham.
Page said: “I have had a conversation with Gareth and he is rearing to go and is fighting fit.
Gareth Bale joined Spurs from Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)
“If I am honest since I have been involved with the squad, it is the first time he has been at a club where he seems to be enjoying his football and his training.
“He looks fit and feels fit.
“It is good to have a fully fit Gareth Bale involved in the squad.”
It comes during a season where Tottenham are hoping to win a first-ever Premier League title with Mourinho at the helm.
Liverpool are still the favourites but have lost three of their back-four in Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk through injury.
And this campaign is set to be unlike any other due to the fixture congestion and problems that creates, and Mourinho will be hoping Bale's impact could be the spark they need to get over the line.