The Welshman's deal with Real Madrid will come to an end this season, and with the FIFA World Cup looming on the horizon, the player is weighing his options before and after the tournament.

The time has come for Gareth Bale to see the end of his deal with Real Madrid, and while some believe that he still has what it takes to keep on going with his career, the player seemingly has made up his mind about his immediate future, with a potential retirement ready to take place.

According to a report by Sky Sports, Bale is considering to call it quits if he is unable to lead Wales to the FIFA World Cup. But, with the chances of making the quadrennial competition still open, the footballer would choose to continue his playing career with a Welsh team in order to keep in shape for the tournament set to be played in Qatar.

Bale's decision may be fueled by the increasing number of injuries he has sustained in recent years, which have caused a ton of criticism from fans and experts. In fact, Bale has been unable to play a single league match with Real Madrid since August due to different physical problems, with the latest of those being a back injury.

Wales' road to Qatar has been a bit bumpy, and the team's path to the World Cup in the upcoming playoffs will be anything but easy. The Welsh side will have to face Austria in their first game, and if they want to make it to their first FIFA World Cup since 1958, then they will also have to beat the winner of the clash between Scotland and Ukraine.