Gareth Bale is understood to be close to joining MLS side Los Angeles FC this summer as the Welshman finally waves goodbye to Real Madrid.Bale's contract with Los Blancos expires this summer, brining his ongoing saga with the club to an abrupt end.
And it looks as though Bale will be trading the sunny climate of Spain for a lavish lifestyle in LA as a deal draws close.The MLS have announced that LAFC are close to finalising a deal that will see Bale move to America on a one-year deal.
Bale will not be named as LA's 'designated player', meaning that they are free to make another big signing while complying with MLS ruling.
They have already signed Giorgio Chiellini this summer, and they're building quite the dream team.Bale's future has been up in the air for some time, and there were even reports suggesting that he could retire from the game all together.
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