Gareth Bale announces move to Los Angeles FC

Bale, 32, had been linked with a move to hometown club Cardiff

Gareth Bale is heading to America (Nick Potts/PA)

Wales forward Gareth Bale has confirmed he is set to join Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC when his contract with Real Madrid expires.

The five-time Champions League winner is soon to be a free agent and is looking for a new club ahead of playing for Wales at the World Cup in Qatar, which starts in November.