Bale hails 'incredible reception' after Los Angeles FC unveiling
Gareth Bale has hailed the "incredible reception" he has received after being introduced to Los Angeles FC fans for the first time since his move to MLS bosses.
The former Real Madrid and Tottenham striker recently joined the MLS franchise on a one-year contract, which could be extended until 2024, following his departure from Los Blancos.
The Wales international is hoping to get plenty of playing time ahead of the World Cup later this year, and what will be the Dragons' first appearance in a final since 1958.
Bale arrived in California on Friday and received a rousing welcome at Banc of California Stadium when he was introduced to fans ahead of his new side's 'El Trafico' derby against rivals LA Galaxy.
LAFC ran out of winners 3-2 and the 32-year-old is excited about the ongoing project within the franchise formed in 2014.
"What an incredible welcome I had when I arrived," he told ESPN.
"The best preparation [for the World Cup] is to play games.
"I want to come here. I want to play games and do my buffer and do my best to try and help LAFC win a trophy.
"And I can help young people because it's a very young team here, give them advice, see what I'm doing in terms of professional level and try to help them.
"The league is a growing league. It was an exciting opportunity that I felt was the right one for me and my family.
"It's very new, but it's something really glamorous. It's just a very attractive club."
Gareth Bale has hailed the "incredible reception" he has received after being introduced to Los Angeles FC fans for the first time since his move to MLS bosses.
The former Real Madrid and Tottenham striker recently joined the MLS franchise on a one-year contract, which could be extended until 2024, following his departure from Los Blancos.
The Wales international is hoping to get plenty of playing time ahead of the World Cup later this year, and what will be the Dragons' first appearance in a final since 1958.
Bale arrived in California on Friday and received a rousing welcome at Banc of California Stadium when he was introduced to fans ahead of his new side's 'El Trafico' derby against rivals LA Galaxy.
LAFC ran out of winners 3-2 and the 32-year-old is excited about the ongoing project within the franchise formed in 2014.
"What an incredible welcome I had when I arrived," he told ESPN.
"The best preparation [for the World Cup] is to play games.
"I want to come here. I want to play games and do my buffer and do my best to try and help LAFC win a trophy.
"And I can help young people because it's a very young team here, give them advice, see what I'm doing in terms of professional level and try to help them.
"The league is a growing league. It was an exciting opportunity that I felt was the right one for me and my family.
"It's very new, but it's something really glamorous. It's just a very attractive club."
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