First pictures of Gareth Bale back at Tottenham after completing loan move from Real Madrid

Gareth Bale has completed his sensational return to Tottenham with Spurs releasing first pictures of the Welshman back in club colours.

Bale arrives back in north London on a loan deal from Real Madrid. Standard Sport understands Bale's loan deal will cost under £15million in total with Madrid subsidising the majority of his reported £600,00-a-week salary.

Bale will wear the No9 shirt, previously worn by the likes of Paul Gascoigne, Jimmy Greaves, Dimitar Berbatov and Martin Chivers.

"It's nice to be back, it's such a special club to me, it's where I made my name,” Bale said. “What an amazing club, amazing fans; it's just incredible to be back.

"Hopefully now I can get some match fitness, get underway, help the team and hopefully win trophies.”

Bale continued: "It's such a special club; I always thought when I did leave that one day I would love to come back. The opportunity has now arisen and I feel that it's a good fit, a good time for me."I'm hungry, motivated; I want to do well for the team and I can't wait to get started."