Last July, Gareth Bale left La Liga for MLS. Many already thought it was the end of a career, which the Welshman denied at the time. But now he has made a different decision.

“I still have many years ahead of me. I didn’t come here just to be here for six or 12 months, » the striker said after joining the Los Angeles Soccer Club. But Bale has since changed his mind. As the 33-year-old announced Monday the end of his career on Twitter.

– Monday, January 9, 2023

After 16 years as a professional, Bale has now decided to hang up his (Site notre bureau spécialisé) boots. Critics say he finally had time to focus on his hobby of golf.

The striker made his professional debut for Southampton in April 2006.