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. 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 … 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.. CCL draw: LAFC face Leon, Atlanta vs. Motagua 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.? MLS MVP Carlos Vela spoke out about how LAFC nixed a possible four-month spell at Barcelona. Carlos Vela admits Barcelona interest The LAFC captain admitted the interest Barcelona had in him during the winter transfer window, a … 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. When contacted by ESPN, sources at Barcelona denied Dos Santos' claim and said there were no offers on the table for Vela. Carlos Vela exited the locker room Monday with heavy legs and a wry smile. Mexican striker Carlos Vela (R) leads Major League Soccer with 27 goals this season. Vela, 30, leads Major League Soccer with 27 goals this season. Barcelona are now eyeing a move for Carlos Vela. Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela has said he was "really close" to moving to Barcelona earlier this year. Exhale, LAFC fans: Carlos Vela doesn't want to leave. ¡BARCELONA, NO LO PIENSES! He also had loans with Cela de Vigo, Salamanca, Osasuna, West Bromwich Albion and Real Sociedad before joining Real Sociedad permanently in 2012. Now they're chasing Copa del Rey glory vs. Atletico Madrid. "Barcelona and Real Madrid are two teams where you can't say 'no,'" Vela said. Adriana Garcia Carlos Vela has an offer to join Barcelona in the January transfer window, Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos has claimed. Pudo ser el empate para LAFC Luego de que Nico Lodeiro adelantara a Seattle, Carlos Vela tuvo la oportunidad de empatar el juego, … Barcelona El Atlético, a tope a por Morata, objetivo culé "They want you to play for four months and then you can go back to Los Angeles.' MLS. Carlos Vela would fit in perfectly at LaLiga champions Barcelona, according to his Mexico teammate and Blaugrana youth product Jonathan dos Santos.. … Carlos Vela to Barcelona: The Mexican forward currently plays for Los Angeles FC. Before joining the MLS side, he played for Real Sociedad for seven years, which included a loan spell at the club from Arsenal. LIVE Transfer Talk: Isco out, Bale back in at Real Madrid? Carlos Vela, una opción inviable para el Barcelona Mexicanos por el mundo En verano pasado hubo pláticas con el mexicano LAFC hosts Minnesota United at 10:30 p.m. EDT Sunday at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. Editor's Picks. I'm going to start training tomorrow. 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 … Give me two weeks to get fit and we'll make it.'". 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. He scored a league-record 34 goals to win the 2019 MLS Golden Boot. Vela's career started with Guadalajara, alongside his brother Alejandro. Vela had previously shown his great affection to his father, whose birthday fell on the day on which Mexico beat B… "He is on holiday, I haven't spoken to him because I don't want to bother him. REALSOCIEDAD 1-1 FCBARCA CINE FUTBOL 2016 CRACK! ¡Increíble falla de Carlos Vela! Copyright © 2020 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I said to him: 'Just say yes, I don't care about money or anything. 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. 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 — … Vela would seemingly fit the bill in that respect, having netted 38 goals in all competitions in 2019. 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 … 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. January preview: Messi, Upamecano, others moving? Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela said the Major … He said he wants to play in Los Angeles for the remainder of his career. Vela signed with the Galaxy in 2018. "I was really close [to joining Barca]," Vela said. 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. Carlos Vela. 1.6m Followers, 266 Following, 181 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Carlos Vela (@carlosv11_) 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. 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. Vela spoke about the development during an appearance on BS The Podcast. Neymar can lure Messi to PSG with another UCL masterclass, Meet the designer behind soccer's craziest kits, Two years ago, Cardassar lost everything. “Las negociaciones con Carlos Vela han sido rápidas gracias a la buena predisposición del jugador y su agente. 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. 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 … Vela, a forward with Los Angeles … Carlos Vela has an offer to join Barcelona in the January transfer window, Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos has claimed. Which players should he build around? "He is very happy in Los Angeles, with his team. He scored twice in LAFC's 3-3 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy Sunday in Los Angeles. "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. Carlos Vela en acción ante el Sevilla durante un partido de Liga disputado en diciembre de 2017 F.C. 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. 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 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's potential move to the Catalan side was reported back in January 2019 and the 31-year-old was keen to go. 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. Arsenal will back Arteta to fix the mess. “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. 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. 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He also has 72 international appearances for Mexico. 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. 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. 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. Though he came close this winter to temporarily playing elsewhere, Vela wants to stay at LAFC for … As a Mexican I hope that it can happen for him.". The Mexican forward began his senior career in 2005 with Arsenal. Whatever is good for him, I'll be happy.". Con la baja de Luis Suárez por cuatro meses, sólo hay una opción para el Barça y esa es la de Carlos Vela. Dos Santos, who played five seasons for Barcelona's first team before joining Villarreal in 2014, said: "He's had a spectacular season. Ibrahimovic shines for Galaxy in Los Angeles 'El Traffico' soccer rivalry, LAFC's Carlos Vela nets possible soccer goal of the year, Galaxy's Zlatan Ibrahimovic passes to himself for bicycle kick goal. It's a unique opportunity the fact that Barcelona wants him, it's the best team in the world. Carlos Vela has an offer to join Barcelona in the January transfer window, Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos has claimed. "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. Barcelona signed Kevin-Prince Boateng instead of Vela. 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