Bale should stay at Tottenham, insists QPR boss Hughes
Gareth Bale is too young to move abroad and should stay at Tottenham, according to QPR boss Mark Hughes.
Barcelona are among the top European clubs to have been linked with a summer move for the Spurs and Wales wide-man.
But Hughes, who played for the Catalan giants, believes Bale, 21, would be well advised to remain at White Hart Lane for the foreseeable future.
He said: “He’s still a very young man and has got a lot to achieve in the Premier League. He’s got a huge profile and there’s no reason to go when you’re so young.
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“I went when I was 22 and it was probably a little bit too soon for me. If I’d had the opportunity later, I think I would have been more successful than I was.
“If that [moving abroad] is something Gareth wants to do, then in the future his ability will give him that opportunity.
“He’s playing at a good club that are challenging for honours. There’s no reason for him to leave.”
Hughes’ side will encounter Bale when Spurs visit Loftus Road for a game both teams badly need to win.
Rangers are battling to avoid relegation, while the north London club are trying to avoid dropping out of the top four.
“When Gareth’s got the ball you’ve got try to stop him having the effect he can have with the ability he’s got,” said Hughes.
“That’s difficult to do, but we’ll endeavour to try and do it.”
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