5-time Champions League winner Bale signs with Los Angeles FC: report

Los Angeles FC has reached a deal with Welsh forward Gareth Bale to move to Major League Soccer after his departure from Real Madrid, a person close to the deal told The Associated Press.

The person spoke Saturday on condition of anonymity because the details of the 12-month deal are still being finalized between Bale and MLS-leading LAFC, which also added Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini to its roster this month.

The 32-year-old Bale is moving stateside after spending most of the past nine years with Madrid. His contract expires this summer, making him a free agent after his up-and-down tenure with the current Champions League winners finally ends.

Bale essentially confirmed the move with a tweet Saturday, writing, "See you soon, Los Angeles," alongside a video of himself in an LAFC jersey and hat.

See you soon, Los Angeles.