Real Madrid Transfers: 5 Players Who Should Replace Cristiano Ronaldo

5. Gareth Bale

It could be that Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement already plays in the colours of Real Madrid. Ever since Bale's transfer to Spain in 2013, he has struggled to take La Liga by storm like he did in the English Premier League.

This is because he was always playing in the shadow of Ronaldo, never being able to solidify himself as an invaluable member of the Spanish side since they had the best player in the world. While Bale has proved his talent and skill numerous times, not least with a spectacular overhead kick in the Champions League final, the spotlight has always been on the man from Portugal.

Just minutes after the final in Kiev, Bale threw doubt on his future at Madrid, keeping his options open for a move elsewhere. However, with Ronaldo's departure comes Bale's opportunity to finally make this team his own, which is exactly what he has needed for years. This could be the start of Bale's resurgence to the player he was at Tottenham.