Gareth Bale hails ‘incredible’ LAFC fans for making him ‘feel at home straight away’ since his move to MLS in cheeky dig at Real Madrid – as the forward insists their support has given him a lift ahead of Wales duty
- Gareth Bale has praised supporters of his new American club, Los Angeles FC
- The winger, 33, moved to the MLS side in June to keep fit ahead of the World Cup
- Bale hailed the ‘incredible’ LAFC fans for ‘making him feel at home’ straight away
- His comments can be seen as a light-hearted dig at his former club Real Madrid
- The wideman was unpopular in Spain after holding up a banner fans disliked
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Gareth Bale has praised Los Angeles supporters for making him feel welcome – in a sly dig at former club Real Madrid.
The Welsh winger joined the MLS side in June on a free transfer after his contract with the Spanish giants expired, with a view to staying match fit with regular game time ahead of the winter World Cup in Qatar.
And Bale thanked the ‘incredible’ fans of his new side for making him feel at home – in stark contrast to Real aficionados, who marred the later part of his career at the Bernabeu with negative chants.
Gareth Bale praised Los Angeles fans for making him feel welcome in a sly dig at Real Madrid
The winger joined the MLS side in June on a free transfer after his contract with Real expired
When asked if he now feels wanted, he said: ‘Definitely. It feels nice, the fans have been really supportive over there, they’ve been really patient as well which is good. I’m enjoying playing, the atmosphere is incredible, they’re all supporting the team.
‘I can’t ask for any more than that. They’ve made me feel at home straight away. So it’s good vibes from the MLS and hopefully that gives me more confidence going into Wales as well.
‘The family are now settled in which is a big part. I’m getting stronger and fitter. Now we have an important stretch of games in the MLS, but after that I can turn my attention to the World Cup and hopefully be in the best shape I possibly can.
‘It’s up to the manager, but I’m fit and available. I feel like I’ve planned my journey to get used to the time changes well. I’ll train today and we’ll go from there.’