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