Gareth Bale has agreed to a huge pay cut following his Real Madrid departure having put pen to paper with Los Angeles FC - but his financial situation is stronger than ever.
The 32-year-old Wales talisman was looking for a place to stay on top of his game physically having fired his country into the World Cup for the first time since 1958, and had offers from Spain and Italy among other locations.One factor that didn't prove to be a stumbling block in his move to the United States was wage demands, with Bale now earning £1.3million across his one-year deal, down from £28m last season. READ MORE: Incredible MLS combined XI as Gareth Bale joins two Italy legends and Man Utd hero The Athletic reports that Bale's wages could sky rocket should an 18-month option be triggered that would make him a designated player, which allows MLS sides to offer up premium deals.
That would see his net worth climb at a much higher rate than it will be for the next 12 months, with CelebrityNetWorth currently estimating Bale's funds to be around £117million.
Having earned a fortune from his nine years as a player at Real Madrid, Bale recently collaborated in the opening of golf-themed bar Par 59. Has Gareth Bale made the right choice in joining LAFC?
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