Gareth Bale rejected the opportunity to come out of retirement to play for Rob Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned Wrexham because "he doesn't want to play football anymore," according to the former Tottenham, Real Madrid and Los Angeles FC forward's long-term agent.
Bale, 33, announced his playing retirement in January after representing Wales at Qatar 2022 in the country first appearance at a World Cup since 1958.
Despite having an option to spend another season with Major League Soccer team LAFC following a 13-game stint with the MLS Cup winners last season, Bale opted instead to call time on a career which saw him win five Champions Leagues with Madrid.
But after seeing Wrexham win promotion back the English Football League (EFL) this season following 15 years in the National League, co-owners Reynolds and McElhenney have tried to persuade Bale to abandon his retirement plans to help the North Wales-based club on their return to the EFL.
