Exhale, LAFC fans: Carlos Vela doesn't want to leave. Barcelona are now eyeing a move for Carlos Vela. Give me two weeks to get fit and we'll make it.'". "He is very happy in Los Angeles, with his team. Barca are keen to strengthen their attack in the winter transfer window with France forward Ousmane Dembele out until the New Year with a recurring muscular problem. Mexican striker Carlos Vela (R) leads Major League Soccer with 27 goals this season. Barcelona signed Kevin-Prince Boateng instead of Vela. Carlos Vela admits Barcelona interest The LAFC captain admitted the interest Barcelona had in him during the winter transfer window, a … "They want you to play for four months and then you can go back to Los Angeles.' Arsenal will back Arteta to fix the mess. He scored twice in LAFC's 3-3 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy Sunday in Los Angeles. "He is on holiday, I haven't spoken to him because I don't want to bother him. Vela, of course, had been linked to a shock move to FC Barcelona, as the European giant was said to be looking for an experienced attacker who could provide quality depth to the squad.. Before joining the MLS side, he played for Real Sociedad for seven years, which included a loan spell at the club from Arsenal. Vela's potential move to the Catalan side was reported back in January 2019 and the 31-year-old was keen to go. "It's true that he has that offer on the table and I honestly don't know what he is going to do," Mexico international Dos Santos, a youth product of Barcelona, told Colombian radio station W Radio. Adriana Garcia Carlos Vela has an offer to join Barcelona in the January transfer window, Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos has claimed. Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela admitted that he was "really close" to joining Barcelona this past winter, confirming that the Spanish giants did indeed reach out regarding a loan deal. Vela, 30, leads Major League Soccer with 27 goals this season. LAFC hosts Minnesota United at 10:30 p.m. EDT Sunday at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. After winning the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship with Mexico and finishing as the top scorer with five goals, Jorge Vergara, owner and club president of Guadalajara, agreed to sign him. 1.6m Followers, 266 Following, 181 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Carlos Vela (@carlosv11_) REALSOCIEDAD 1-1 FCBARCA CINE FUTBOL 2016 CRACK! Though he came close this winter to temporarily playing elsewhere, Vela wants to stay at LAFC for … MLS MVP Carlos Vela spoke out about how LAFC nixed a possible four-month spell at Barcelona. Neymar can lure Messi to PSG with another UCL masterclass, Meet the designer behind soccer's craziest kits, Two years ago, Cardassar lost everything. I said to him: 'Just say yes, I don't care about money or anything. Carlos Vela says LAFC didn’t let him leave to join Barcelona The captain of Los Angeles Football Club admitted in an interview with GQ Mexico that the MLS team made it … "Barcelona and Real Madrid are two teams where you can't say 'no,'" Vela said. 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Carlos Vela could leave the MLS to join Barcelona next year says fellow Mexican and former Nou Camp player Jonathan dos Santos: 'He has an offer on the table' Carlos Vela moved to the MLS … Vela, a forward with Los Angeles FC, was a Barcelona target a year ago but the La Liga champions opted to sign Kevin Prince-Boateng instead. Vela's career started with Guadalajara, alongside his brother Alejandro. January preview: Messi, Upamecano, others moving? Aug. 29 (UPI) -- LAFC striker Carlos Vela said he accepted a move to play for Spain soccer power Barcelona in January, before the La Liga club went in a different direction. Carlos Vela lanza nueva indirecta al Barcelona Luego del triunfo ante el LA Galaxy en las semifinales de conferencia de la MLS, el mexicano habló sobre un eventual fichaje con el conjunto catalán. "In the second month of my holiday, I had a pina colada in hand and my agent called me to say: 'Look, Barcelona is calling you. As a Mexican I hope that it can happen for him.". MLS. Vela, a forward with Los Angeles … Carlos Vela would fit in perfectly at LaLiga champions Barcelona, according to his Mexico teammate and Blaugrana youth product Jonathan dos Santos.. … PLAYER OF THE MATCH LALIGA ¡BARCELONA, NO LO PIENSES! “It’s true that he has that offer on the table and I honestly don’t know what he is going to do,” Dos Santos, a youth product of Barcelona, told Colombian radio station W Radio. Carlos Vela exited the locker room Monday with heavy legs and a wry smile. Reigning MLS MVP Carlos Vela agreed to join Barcelona early last year, but the move was held up by LAFC wanting to keep hold of their star Mexican forward. Now they're chasing Copa del Rey glory vs. Atletico Madrid. Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela said the Major … Carlos Vela has an offer to join Barcelona in the January transfer window, Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos has claimed. Carlos Vela, una opción inviable para el Barcelona Mexicanos por el mundo En verano pasado hubo pláticas con el mexicano Which players should he build around? Carlos Vela Tops List Of Best-Selling MLS Jerseys Los Angeles FC - Official Site 17:47 13-Nov-20 Vela, Chicharito top list of MLS jersey sales ESPN.co.uk 14:36 13-Nov-20 Top-selling jerseys of 2020: See who tops this year's list Major League Soccer - Official Site 14:05 13-Nov-20 Pudo ser el empate para LAFC Luego de que Nico Lodeiro adelantara a Seattle, Carlos Vela tuvo la oportunidad de empatar el juego, … Editor's Picks. Vela would seemingly fit the bill in that respect, having netted 38 goals in all competitions in 2019. LIVE Transfer Talk: Isco out, Bale back in at Real Madrid? Whatever is good for him, I'll be happy.". Copyright © 2020 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. He also had loans with Cela de Vigo, Salamanca, Osasuna, West Bromwich Albion and Real Sociedad before joining Real Sociedad permanently in 2012. "I was really close [to joining Barca]," Vela said. Carlos Vela was reportedly a target for Barcelona, looking to add a veteran attacker on loan from January through the end of their season, which finished with … Tom Hamilton and Eduardo Fernandez-Abascal, LAFC's Vela has Barcelona offer - Dos Santos, Chelsea need Havertz and Werner to prove their worth, Moukoko becomes Bundesliga's youngest starter, Ronaldo: I prefer boxing, UFC over football, Messi wage 'not sustainable' - prez. Vela was linked last week to a shock move to Spanish giant FC Barcelona, shocking both for the team interested in Vela as well as said interest coming at this point in the 29-year-old’s career, after making the move away from Spain to play in MLS. Vela signed with the Galaxy in 2018. Dos Santos, who played five seasons for Barcelona's first team before joining Villarreal in 2014, said: "He's had a spectacular season. I'm going to start training tomorrow. Photo by Tatyana Zenkovich/EPA-EFE, Florida postpones basketball game after Keyontae Johnson's collapse, QB Patrick Mahomes manages anger with teammates to complete comebacks, College football: Oregon to replace Washington in Pac-12 title game, Florida's Keyontae Johnson remains in critical but stable condition after collapse, Fantasy football playoffs: Tyreek Hill tops Week 15 wide receiver rankings. Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela has said he was "really close" to moving to Barcelona earlier this year. He said he wants to play in Los Angeles for the remainder of his career. candidate, Grealish fined £82k, handed 9-month driving ban, COVID forces NYCFC into loan move for CCL, Liga MX: 35% of players had COVID-19 in 2020, Spain, Mexico federations join forces in new deal. Vela had previously shown his great affection to his father, whose birthday fell on the day on which Mexico beat B… Aug. 29 (UPI) -- LAFC striker Carlos Vela said he accepted a move to play for Spain soccer power Barcelona in January, before the La Liga club went in a different direction. Los Angeles: Reigning MLS Most Valuable Player Carlos Vela says he had a chance to join FC Barcelona earlier this year but his current side Los Angeles FC vetoed the deal. Barcelona have reportedly made an offer to sign Carlos Vela, the Mexico forward who flopped at Arsenal, in January. Con la baja de Luis Suárez por cuatro meses, sólo hay una opción para el Barça y esa es la de Carlos Vela. “Las negociaciones con Carlos Vela han sido rápidas gracias a la buena predisposición del jugador y su agente. The 30-year-old joined the MLS franchise from Real Sociedad in January 2018 and this year won the Most Valuable Player Award for his performances. Carlos Vela 'was really close' to signing for Barcelona last season and is targeting Nou Camp move to play alongside Lionel Messi after MLS season finishes Carlos Vela … The Mexican forward began his senior career in 2005 with Arsenal. CCL draw: LAFC face Leon, Atlanta vs. Motagua Carlos Vela has an offer to join Barcelona in the January transfer window, Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos has claimed. In October, Vela left the door open at the possibility of playing on loan at Barca until the end of the season, stating to the New York Times: "Who could say no to playing with Messi for four months and then come back to L.A.? Carlos Vela en acción ante el Sevilla durante un partido de Liga disputado en diciembre de 2017 F.C. Barcelona El Atlético, a tope a por Morata, objetivo culé Since Vela's family lived in the then-recently-storm-stricken Cancún, he asked that the club help relocate them as a condition of his signing. He also has 72 international appearances for Mexico. Vela, a forward with Los Angeles FC, was a Barcelona target a year ago but the La Liga champions opted to sign Kevin Prince-Boateng instead. Carlos Vela to Barcelona: The Mexican forward currently plays for Los Angeles FC. After a whirlwind transfer saga a little over a week ago, Carlos Vela spoke to reporters at Los Angeles Football Club at training for the first time on Monday. It's a unique opportunity the fact that Barcelona wants him, it's the best team in the world. BARCELONA - Carlos Vela atraviesa un gran momento en la MLS con el LAFC, liga en la que se ha convertido rápidamente en uno de los mejores jugadores. Se le negó la oportunidad hace un año, pero ahora es el momento de que el mexicano tenga la oportunidad de vestir los colores blaugranas — … He scored a league-record 34 goals to win the 2019 MLS Golden Boot. Vela spoke about the development during an appearance on BS The Podcast. 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