JAKARTA - Former Real Madrid star and Wales National Team Gareth Bale has confirmed he is part of a consortium trying to buy his hometown club, Cardiff City.
Bale recently became part of a consortium of the United States seeking to acquire Plymouth Argyle, which reportedly failed. On Monday, June 23, 2025, the Wales national team's all-time top scorer reaffirmed its ambition to become the owner of a football club, this time with League One club Cardiff.
"We are interested in acquiring Cardiff. It's my club, that's where I grew up and my uncle used to play for them."
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"Involved in the consortium the owner will be a dream come true," Bale said on the red carpet at the premiere of F1: The Movie to Sky Sports.
Bale was born in Cardiff, but never joined the club. Instead, he started his career at Southampton's youth academy before playing at Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, and LAFC.
"Cardiff is a club close to my heart. That's where I grew up. I'd love to be a part of Cardiff's development and bring him to the Premier League, where he should be."
"I know how great Wales supporters and Cardiff are. It would be great if I could try and do something together."
"We are trying to get involved with Cardiff and there will be more news about that in the future. Namu, hopefully we can get something done," he said.
Cardiff was a Premier League club in 2018/2019, but was relegated after a season. Since then, they have spent six years in the Championship before being relegated this season.
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