Gareth Bale pays tributes to Benzema, Hazard as they leave Madrid for new clubs

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Gareth Bale pays tributes to Benzema, Hazard as they leave Madrid for new clubs

Real Madrid legend, Gareth Bale, has posted emotional tributes to Karim Benzema and Eden Hazard on his Instagram profile.

Both Benzema and Hazard will leave Real Madrid for new clubs this summer after Los Blancos confirmed their departure.

Bale was a part of the famous BBC trio alongside Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo that conquered European football.

The Welshman had a message for Benzema, as he wrote on his Instagram story: “A Real Madrid legend. Pleasure to share so many great moments on the pitch. Good luck in your next steps.”

Bale was not teammates with Hazard for very long. However, the former Tottenham Hotspur attacker left a message for the Belgian as well, writing: “Good luck my friend.”

Benzema is expected to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad in the coming days, while Hazard has been linked with a return to the Premier League.