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Laurens: Surely Bale is going to Cardiff (1:29)

It's a good idea for Bale to move to Cardiff City. There is a time and a place for it.

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According to sources, Los AngelesFC is close to a deal to sign Real Madrid and Wales star Bale.

The blockbuster move would be a free transfer as Bale's contract is up with Real Madrid and is expected to be completed using Targeted Allocation Money.

He would be eligible to play for LAFC when the MLS transfer window opens in July, meaning he could make his debut against the LA Galaxy the following day.

Bale will sign a deal until the end of the season with the option of another year, according to sources.

LAFC, which leads the MLS Supporters' Shield race, recently signed Giorgio Chiellini.

According to Taylor Twellman, Carlos Vela has resigned as a player for the team until the end of23. Both Bale and Chiellini are players for the team.

Bale was part of five teams that won the European Championship and two that won the Spanish league. After a $106 million move from Spurs, he scored 97 goals in Laliga and 17 in the European Championship.

Bale is going to play for Wales at the World Cup, which starts in November.

Alex and Mark were contributors to this report.