Although in the league and all for the established, but the last years of career high salary operation still suffered some Mellinger criticism. After leaving the team as a free agent this summer, the new owner for his salary, for Real Madrid is even more important. According to leading media outlet The Athletic, Bale's annual salary in his first year was no more than $1.61 million, while his annual salary at Real Madrid last season was as high as $35 million. The wage gap between them is a whopping 21 times. The shrewd Real Madrid is in big trouble.
However, it's obviously surprising that Bale would accept such a low salary, because with his current on-field prowess and off-field commercial value, he could certainly command a much higher salary if he chose to join the team. , there is even a chance to get tens of millions of dollars a year from such a local newcomer.
So what are the reasons why Bale is willing to come at a low salary? Upon closer analysis it can be found that the new owners, LAFC, have these two major advantages that are unmatched by all.
First and foremost is the advantage on the field. Premier League teams have to deal with a heavier game load and a more intense pace of play compared to MLS. Such an environment is obviously not conducive to Bale, who possesses strong glass-man attributes. The most important task for the soon-to-be 33-year-old at the moment is undoubtedly to stay fit for the year-end heavyweights. Furthermore, Bale's ability to maintain a high level of performance in his past comebacks suggests that he doesn't need to resort to the Premier League to maintain his form. As long as he is not injured, he deserves the team's trust. Therefore, when it comes to on-field play, LAFC has a very big advantage over the Premier League and the other big four leagues.
The second major advantage is the golf course.
It is well known that Bale loves the sport and the fact that as many as half of the world's top 100 golf courses are in means that Bale can enjoy himself here. Golf, whether it's the venue, the atmosphere or the weather, is much better than the Premier League. Therefore, with these two advantages, it is not surprising that Bale chose to join the MLS on a low salary. In addition, even in terms of monetary benefits, Bale is actually not a big headache, as the general manager of LAFC has said outright that he wants to have a long-term relationship with Bale. If Bale triggers his option to extend his contract with LAFC in the summer, his annual salary will reportedly increase, and he will become a "designated player" with a salary that can go over the team's salary cap, which means that his next salary could be very high.... In addition, the United States' ability to develop the business of its stars will also help Bale earn more non-wage income.
