LAFC has announced that the Club has signed forward Gareth Bale to a 12-month contract.

A five-time UEFA Champions League winner, Bale joins LAFC following a successful nine-year career with LaLiga’s Real Madrid that saw him win an unprecedented 19 trophies since 2013. A goal-scorer in the 2014 and 2018 Champions League Final, Bale was named the Best Player of the 2018 Champions League and won the Golden Ball at the 2018 Club World Cup.

“Gareth is one of the most dynamic and exciting players of his generation,” LAFC Co-President & General Manager John Thorrington. “Adding a player who brings his talent and experience at the highest levels is an incredible opportunity to improve our Club. I am grateful to Gareth’s management team who helped make this happen. It is clear that Gareth is highly motivated to continue to win trophies and we are elated that he has made the choice to join LAFC and help lead us in our ultimate goal of winning championships.”

Gareth Bale is Black & Gold.

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