Bale will not be a franchise player like Ruidiaz: how much will the Welshman earn in MLS?

Change of reality. Despite the sign he still has, Gareth Bale will not be one of the franchise players of the mls after signing for Los Angeles F.C.such as Xherdan Shaqiri, ‘Chicharito Hernández or Raul Ruidíazamong other figures.

From the United States it transpired that the Welshman will suffer a significant reduction in salary with his arrival in North American football. According to the Los Angeles Times, now he will earn just 5% of what he received at Real Madrid, since he would receive less than 1.6 million dollars (1.5 million euros) per season, when he earned approximately 33 million as a merengue player. .

The LAFC franchise player will continue to be the Mexican Carlos Vela, who ranks seventh in the ranking of the 20 highest-paid soccer players in MLS.

According to the US League Players Union, Xherdan Shaqiri (Chicago Fire) is the highest earner with $8,153,000, followed by Javier Hernandez (LA Galaxy) $6,000,000 and Gonzalo Higuain (Inter Miami) $5,793,750.

A Peruvian also stands out in the Top 20. In 14th place appears Raúl Ruidíaz, a benchmark for the Seattle Sounders, who earns about $3,201,120 per season.

surprise signing

Bale has signed a one-year deal with Los Angeles FC (LAFC) that includes options through 2024, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team announced.

The European had confirmed his plans on social media over the weekend after his departure from Real Madrid.

“I am very excited about this change to LAFCBale noted. “This is the right place for me and my family and the right time in my career and I can’t wait to start working with the team and prepare to win more trophies in Los Angeles.”.

The 32-year-old striker, a five-time UEFA Champions League winner, spent nine years at Real Madrid, joining in 2013 for 100 million euros ($107 million). With the Madrid team he scored 106 goals and assisted another 67 in 258 appearances.

With the white club he won 18 titles, including three Spanish leagues and five Champions Leagues, in two of which he contributed decisively.

With Wales, Bale has made 105 appearances since 2006, scoring 28 goals and providing 22 assists. He propelled Wales to this year’s World Cup in Qatar, his first appearance in 64 years.

Top 20 highest paid players in MLS

1. Xherdan Shaqiri (Chicago Fire) – $8,153,000

2. Javier Hernandez (LA Galaxy) – $6,000,000

3. Gonzalo Higuain (Inter Miami) – $5,793,750

4. Alejandro Pozuelo (Toronto FC) – $4,693,000

5. Jozy Altidore (New England Revolution) – $4,264,963

6. Josef Martinez (Atlanta United) – $4,141,667

7. Carlos Vela (LAFC) – $4,050,000

8. Luiz Araujo (Atlanta United) – $3,941,667

9. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) – $3,700,000

10. Carles Gil (New England Revolution) – $3,545,833

11. Rodolfo Pizarro (Inter Miami) – $3,350,000

12. Nicolas Lodeiro (Seattle Sounders FC) – $3,256,667

13. Franco Jara (FC Dallas) – $3,227,000

14. Raul Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC) – $3,201,120

15. Victor Wanyama (Montreal) – $3,091,667

16. Douglas Costa (LA Galaxy) – $3,000,000

17. Adrien Hunou (Minnesota United) – $2,687,702

18. Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) – $2,675,000

19. Gaston Gimenez (Chicago Fire) – $2,360,667

20. Carlos Salcedo (Toronto FC) – $2,351,000