Former nine-year Real Madrid player Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football in a social media post.

Gareth Bale announced his retirement from football

The 33-year-old Welshman was currently under contract with FC Los Angeles.

Gareth played for Wales at the World Cup in Qatar, where the team was eliminated from the group stage.

Throughout his career, Gareth Bale played for Southampton (2006-2007), Tottenham (2007-2013), Real Madrid (2013-2022) and Los Angeles FC (2022).

Bale made 111 appearances for Wales and scored 41 goals between 2006 and 2022.

According to Transfermarkt, Bale had the highest market share in July 2016: €90 million.

The Welshman won five Champions Leagues with Real Madrid, the Club World Cup four times and became the champion of Spain three times.