Gareth Bale: LAFC hoping to form 'long-term partnership' with Wales international

Los Angeles FC hope their signing of Gareth Bale will prove a "long-term partnership".

Wales international Bale revealed on Saturday he had agreed to join the Major League Soccer club following his release by Real Madrid.

The 32-year-old had been looking for a new club to maintain his fitness ahead of the World Cup later this year.

Making LAFC's first official comment on the deal, co-president John Thorrington did not discuss the length of Bale's contract but expressed confidence it would go beyond this winter’s tournament in Qatar.

Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Thorrington said: "I’d love to get into specifics but, as policy, I don’t.

"What I can tell you is that LAFC and Gareth are hoping that this is a long-term partnership and step for Gareth and his family.

See you soon, Los Angeles.