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New LAFC signing Bale says he has signed for the long haul

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By Reuters | Jul 12, 2022

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Jul 11, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LAFC forward Gareth Bale (center) poses lead managing owner Larry Berg (left) and general manager John Thorrington during introductory press conference at Banc of California Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Wales forward Gareth Bale on Monday said he was eager to leave his mark on Major League Soccer by helping bring a maiden championship to his new team the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and that he was not there just for the short-term.

Bale, who will captain Wales at the World Cup in Qatar this year, has signed a 12-month contract with options through to 2024 and said he already felt at home in Southern California with no plans on moving anytime soon.

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