Gareth Bale is very close to signing for Los Angeles FC as a free agent.

The Welsh winger is available after his contract with Real Madrid ended this summer.

According to Italian transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Bale will now join the MLS club.

Romano tweeted: “Gareth Bale joins Los Angeles FC on a free transfer, here we go! Follows @tombogert scoop – it’s confirmed, Bale leaves European football to try new MLS experience. Agreement in place.

“Contract will be valid until June 2023 – as Bale follows Chiellini at LAFC.”

He added that: “Gareth Bale has already signed main part of paperwork with Los Angeles FC, done deal – contract until June 2023 with an option to extend also included.

“Bale will be announced by #LAFC very soon – Cardiff City & Getafe, never been close to sign Gareth. Now, it’s done.”