Indyplus Video: Gareth Bale's greatest goals for Tottenham and Wales

As the Wales international completes his move away from White Hart Lane - we take a look back at the moments that convinced Real Madrid to break the world record transfer fee

James Mariner
Monday 02 September 2013 20:23 BST
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Gareth Bale has completed his move away from Tottenham. Here, we take a look at some of his greatest moments for Tottenham and Wales...

September 2007

Took Robbie Keane's flick in his stride before advancing down Fulham's right and cooly beating Antti Niemi to score his first goal for Spurs...

August 2010

Met Aaron Lennon's cross at head-height to volley home the winner at Stoke...

October 2010

Scored a trio of left-footed strikes in narrow Champions League loss at Internazionale

January 2012

Swept Lennon's ball first-time in to send an arcing shot up and over Joe Hart at Manchester City

September 2012

Picked the ball up at halfway before running across Man United's half and beating David De Gea

October 2012

Moved to the edge of the Scotland penalty area before swerving a shot in from range for the winner

January 2013

Ran from his own half at Norwich before powering home for the equaliser

February 2013

Scored pair of stunning long-range free-kicks at the end of each half to help Spurs beat Lyons in Europa League

February 2013

Picked up possession 30 yards from goal before sending dipping shot over Jussi Jaaskelainen for late winner at West Ham

March 2013

Controlled Jan Vertonghen's pass with first touch before sweeping past Michel Vorm with outside of left foot

May 2013

Curled home from 25 yards to seal late win over Sunderland on the final day of the season

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