Fernando Fernandez-Tapias, Real Madrid’s vice-president has said Tottenham Hotspur are “stalling” the deal to take Gareth Bale to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Los Blancos had hoped to announce the world-record transfer earlier this week with the aim of allowing the Welshman to make his debut at home to Athletic Bilbao this Sunday.
The Madrid side even erected a stage within the stadium in readiness for the player’s presentation – a move that infuriated Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.
Speaking to AS, Fernandez-Tapias said the north London side were slowing down the transfer, but the 93 million euro deal would still go through.
“There are problems, but I think it will all be straightened out. We thought he’d be here, but he hasn’t even flown to Madrid yet, although it could still happen,” he stated.
“I think it will happen, but I couldn’t swear to it completely. We have to wait, because Spurs are stalling.”
