SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Julen Lopetegui, Manager, Real Madrid CF:

"Frist off is the recognition. Evidently Cristiano is one of the most important players in recent Real Madrid History. Which in his own time he manifested his desire to leave. The club facilitated his exit recognizing the legacy he will leave. He is an extraordinary player and we wish him all the luck in the world. You also asked me about Bale and for all the others (players), well we are delighted that they are all staying with us and convinced that it will be a magnificent year. I think he (Bale) is an extraordinary player and we expect a lot from him and we are convinced that he will give us the best version of him. Without a doubt we will work for that."