Zinedine Zidane has been branded "a disgrace" by Gareth Bale's agent after the Real Madrid boss' comments about the winger's impending exit from the club.
The Welshman was left out of Real’s matchday squad to face Bayern Munich in the International Champions Cup in Houston on Saturday night with Real in advanced talks with an unnamed club over a transfer.
Bale is not in Zidane’s plans at the Bernabeu and the Real boss said he was hopeful a deal for the 30-year-old’s departure would be struck soon.
"Bale did not play because he is very close to leaving," Zidane said. "We hope he leaves soon, it would be best for everyone. We are working on his transfer to a new team."
Jonathan Barnett, who represents the Wales international, has reacted strongly to the Madrid coach's frank assessment of the situation.
"Zidane is a disgrace to speak like that about someone who has done so much for Real," Barnett told ESPN FC .
"If and when Gareth goes it will be because it is in the best interest of Gareth and nothing to do with Zidane pushing."
Bale is likely to have a string of clubs interested in securing his services, with Manchester United continually linked with a move.
But, speaking to talkSPORT earlier this week, Barnett rubbished claims he could rejoin Tottenham.
