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Gareth Bale to LAFC reaction: MLS move for Wales star ahead of 2022 World Cup

The future of Wales forward Gareth Bale has been the subject of great interest over the past few years, as his contract at Real Madrid began to wind down. But now he's on his way to Major League Soccer... with LAFC!

The most-expensive player of all time in 2013, when he made the move from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid for €100 million ($106m), Bale's career in Spain has been filled with trophies (including five Champions Leagues, three LaLiga titles, three UEFA Super Cups and one Copa del Rey) and controversy (mainly over his injury record, perceived lack of commitment to the club and love of golf.