The Tottenham winger, 24, is set to sign for Madrid for a world-record fee of £85million and will most likely play on the opposite wing to the club's No 7
But the pair are looking increasingly similar as they draw ever closer to being brought together in Spain, with Bale attempting to mirror Ronaldo's persona with aviators and a backwards baseball cap.
Spot the difference: Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo look almost identical to each other in these pictures
Get this tan in Wales, Gareth? The Tottenham man may not be able to pull off these looks in Madrid
Bale's move should be completed before the transfer window closes on September 2, with Carlo Ancelotti and Madrid seemingly preparing for his arrival, leaving the No 11 shirt vacant.
Andre Villas Boas meanwhile has also made plans for life without Bale. Spurs are nearing a £60m double swoop for Anzhi Makhachkala attacking midfielder Willian and Roma forward Erik Lamela.
Bale will be a big miss at Tottenham but a partnership with Ronaldo would be sure to excite the fans at the Bernabeu.
And from the look of our pictures, the pair may also be exchanging some fashion tips along the way!
Youngster: Bale's look has changed dramatically since his early Southampton days
Superstar: Ronaldo has scored a sensational 201 goals in 200 games for Madrid
Money spent wisely: Willian (left) and Erik Lamela (right) are being lined up as replacements for Bale at Spurs
