It is a waste.
Bale has declined considerably but he was far best than most so still is.
I dont know what is next for him but his petulance is at the fact he isnt being treated equally to others.
He is obviously playing a game where the worst that happens is he costs the same club a lot of money.
If he becomes available is he going to get offered the same amount he would if had completed a succesful season, of course he isnt. However, that isn't his fault he cannot showcase this.
The Bogarde comparison is different because Bogarde didn't have a period where performed and brought success to a club.
Money isn't everything but it is certainly something. Even if you have it by the shed load. I can totally understand why he is doing it but it is disappointing and without a conclusion will be a negative for Wales until he ends up playing regularly and getting injured.