Gareth Bale is the most expensive player in football history after he completed a £85 million transfer from Tottenham to Real Madrid.
The Welshman has signed a six year contract with Real, who have set the world record fee for a player for the fifth consecutive time.
Bale, 24, follows former Real legends Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Káka and Cristiano Ronaldo into the history books, six years after he joined Tottenham for £10m.
The PFA Player of the Year is at the same age as Ronaldo was when he arrived in Madrid from Manchester United in 2009 for £80m.
Gareth Bale's 2012-13
Reading v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(01 of42)
READING, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Reading and Tottenham Hotspur at Madejski Stadium on September 16, 2012 in Reading, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Reading v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(02 of42)
READING, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Reading and Tottenham Hotspur at Madejski Stadium on September 16, 2012 in Reading, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur v Queens Park Rangers - Premier League(03 of42)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Jermain Defoe of Spurs celebrates with teammate Gareth Bale (R) after scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Queens Park Rangers at White Hart Lane on September 23, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur v Queens Park Rangers - Premier League(04 of42)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Jermain Defoe of Spurs celebrates with teammate Gareth Bale (R) after scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Queens Park Rangers at White Hart Lane on September 23, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(05 of42)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring hsi side's second goal with team mate Aaron Lennon (L) during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on September 29, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(06 of42)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates victory in the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on September 29, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale (R) celebrates scoring with Jermaine Defoe against West Ham during their English Premier League football match at White Hart Lane in North London, England, on 25 November, 2012. AFP PHOTO/OLLY GREENWOOD RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game (credit:PA)
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Tottenham Hotspur's Welsh midfielder Gareth Bale (L) celebrates scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane in north London, England on November 28, 2012. AFP PHOTO/OLLY GREENWOOD RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications (Photo credit should read OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool - Premier League(10 of42)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring their second goal from a free kick during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on November 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool - Premier League(11 of42)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Aaron Lennon of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring the opening goal with Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on November 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(12 of42)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with the match ball after scoring his hat-trick during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on December 26, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(13 of42)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his hat-trick goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on December 26, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(14 of42)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his hat-trick goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on December 26, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(15 of42)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his hat-trick goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on December 26, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(16 of42)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on December 26, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(17 of42)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on December 26, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(18 of42)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on December 26, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(19 of42)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on December 26, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(20 of42)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his hat-trick goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on December 26, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(21 of42)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on December 26, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(22 of42)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on December 26, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(23 of42)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his hat-trick goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on December 26, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(24 of42)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his goal with Jermain Defoe (L) during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on December 26, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(25 of42)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Gareth Bale of Spurs celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur at Carrow Road on January 30, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Tottenham Hotspur's Welsh midfielder Gareth Bale (L) celebrates scoring during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur at Carrow Road in Norwich, in Norfolk, eastern England, on January 30, 2013. AFP PHOTO / OLLY GREENWOOD RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications (Photo credit should read OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Tottenham Hotspur's Welsh midfielder Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur at Carrow Road in Norwich, in Norfolk, eastern England, on January 30, 2013. AFP PHOTO / OLLY GREENWOOD RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications (Photo credit should read OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(28 of42)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Gareth Bale of Spurs celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur at Carrow Road on January 30, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(29 of42)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Gareth Bale of Spurs celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur at Carrow Road on January 30, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(30 of42)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Gareth Bale of Spurs celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur at Carrow Road on January 30, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Soccer - Barclays Premier League - West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur - The Hawthorns(31 of42)
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his team's opening goal (credit:PA)
Soccer - Barclays Premier League - West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur - The Hawthorns(32 of42)
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his team's opening goal (credit:PA)
Soccer - Barclays Premier League - West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur - The Hawthorns(33 of42)
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates (credit:PA)
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Tottenham Hotspur's Welsh midfielder Gareth Bale celebrates scoring his second goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at White Hart Lane in London on February 9, 2013. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Tottenham Hotspurs' Welsh defender Gareth Bale celebrates scoring his team's third goal against West Ham in an English Premier League football match at the Boleyn Ground, Upton Park, in east London, on February 25, 2013. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring a goal against Arsenal during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham and Arsenal at Tottenham's White Hart Lane stadium in London, Sunday, March 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:AP)
Soccer - Barclays Premier League - Swansea City v Tottenham Hotspur - Liberty Stadium(37 of42)
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale (right) celebrates scoring the second goal with Jan Vertonghen (credit:PA)
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Tottenham Hotspur's Welsh midfielder Gareth Bale celebrates scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane in north London on April 21, 2013. Tottenham won the game 3-1. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Soccer - Barclays Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City - White Hart Lane(39 of42)
Tottenham Hotspur's Jermain Defoe (centre) celebrates scoring his teams second goal of the game with teammate Clint Dempsey (left) as teammate Gareth Bale (right) looks on (credit:PA)
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Tottenham's Gareth Bale, left, celebrates after scoring against Wigan Athletic, during their English Premier League soccer match at The DW Stadium, Wigan, England, Saturday, April 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Jon Super) (credit:AP)
Soccer - PFA Player of the Year Awards 2013 - Grosvenor House Hotel(41 of42)
Gareth Bale holds his Young Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year trophies during the PFA Player of the Year Awards 2013 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. (credit:PA)
Soccer - PFA Player of the Year Awards 2013 - Grosvenor House Hotel(42 of42)
File photo dated 28/04/2013 of Gareth Bale with his PFA Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year. (credit:PA)