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Published 10:12 12 Sept 2017 BST
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Ultimately, despite Mourinho publicly declaring his interest in Bale ahead of the European Super Cup, Bale never came close to the move to Manchester.
Now, while speaking to the Daily Mail, the 28-year-old explained that his desire to win trophies was all the motivation needed to remain with the Spanish and European champions.
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"In the end that's probably the most important thing."
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