“See you soon, Los Angeles!” – Gareth Bale has announced his move to Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC via Twitter.
When Rafael van der Vaart was photographed in a FC Valencia jersey at a time when he was officially still under contract with Hamburger SV, there was some uproar. This is definitely not to be expected from Real Madrid fans when Gareth Bale posted a video on Twitter on Saturday night (06/25/2022) showing him wearing a Los Angeles FC jersey and baseball cap. The headline: “See you soon, Los Angeles.”
Bale at Real Madrid recently more on the golf course
At Real Madrid, one should be more than happy that Bale’s contract has expired and they are finally getting the most expensive reservist in world football off the payroll. After reportedly arriving in Madrid in September 2013 for a record-breaking €100m, the Welshman has been seen playing the area’s golf courses more often than in Los Blancos’ kit in recent years. He only made five appearances last season, albeit due to injury.
Attempts by the royals to persuade Bale to make a premature change have failed several times – which is probably also due to the monster salary that the Real boardroom had guaranteed to the once most adored attacker in Europe. More than a loan deal with Tottenham two years ago was not possible. The Spurs were now again considered a possible buyer for the 32-year-old, as was his hometown club Cardiff City.
Change to the MLS – also for the World Cup in Qatar
There was also speculation in the media about a possible end to his career – but this seemed unlikely given the upcoming World Cup in November. Wales had qualified for a World Cup for the first time since 1958, Bale’s last major goal, as he has said on numerous occasions.
He will now continue his career in Major League Soccer, and the fact that Los Angeles FC also shared Bale’s message on Twitter should serve as confirmation. Bale continues the line of star players who switch to the US professional league at an advanced professional age. In LA, Bale meets Giorgio Chiellini, the Italian defensive icon also recently moved to the USA.
According to a report by “The Athletic”, Bale is said to have agreed on a one-year contract and also received an option to extend his contract by a further 18 months. Los Angeles FC is coached by former Bundesliga professional Steven Cherundolo. LA also offers the chance for more titles, with Real Bale winning the Champions League five times alone: The club is currently leading the Western Conference in the MLS.