Gareth Bale’s comments are a reminder and warning to Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy

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Gareth Bale re-iterated that Luka Modric’s presence at Real Madrid helped persuade him leave Tottenham.

Gareth Bale’s latest comments on his exit from Tottenham Hotspur should serve as a reminder to club chairman Daniel Levy on his current stars.

Speaking to The Mail, Bale explained that the presence of Luka Modric at Real – sold by Tottenham 12 months earlier – played a key role in convincing him to make the jump.

Bale said: “We played very well together at Tottenham. Him being here was a reason why I came to Madrid. I knew what a good player he was.

“I think it helped me settle in a lot quicker. Having someone to help you is massive especially with such a big move abroad.”

It is very possible that without Modric at Real, Bale might have backed off moving to Spain.

This should act as a reminder to Spurs chairman Daniel Levy today about the danger of letting his players leave the club.

During the transfer window Tottenham cashed in on Kyle Walker to Manchester City.

There is hope that this will be the only departure from Spurs to City in years to come, but there is no guarantee of that, with ESPN reporting Pep Guardiola’s side are tracking Toby Alderweireld.

In the summer Spurs resisted Manchester United’s interest in Eric Dier. This was crucial long term as Dier’s exit could have gone onto lead to Dele Alli following his close pal out the door in the future.

Lose one star and more could follow. Spurs need to hope that Walker is just a one off, and Bale’s comments underline the dangerous decision Daniel Levy has made in letting the right-back leave.