Gareth Bale to join Los Angeles FC

Gareth Bale has signed a contract with Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer.

Bale, 32, was currently a free agent after leaving Real Madrid when his contract expired in July.

According to an initial report from Tom Bogert, the Welsh superstar has already signed the majority of his contract with LAFC and will head to MLS on an initial one-year contract and won’t be a Designated Player.

Bale then confirmed the move on his own social media account, as he shared a video of himself in an LAFC hat with the message: “See you soon, Los Angeles!”

Gareth Bale will captain the Welsh national team at the World Cup as they face the USMNT, England and Iran in Group B and he needed to play regularly after spending a season sitting on the bench at Real Madrid.

As we’ve seen on the international stage and when he was on loan at Tottenham (in spells), Bale still has plenty to offer when he’s fit and in form. He’s won the UEFA Champions League five times and even though he’s been out of favor at Real Madrid in recent seasons, his quality is undoubted.

This move works out perfectly for Bale as he will play regularly for LAFC between now and November when the World Cup begins and it works out great for MLS and LAFC as they get another superstar to help the profile of the league continue to grow.

This is a win-win-win scenario for all involved as Bale will now line up alongside Carlos Vela and Giorgio Chiellini as LAFC go all-out for their first MLS Cup title.

See you soon, Los Angeles.