Carlos Vela will be playing for the Gunners next season, says Real Sociedad president. Arsenal will be looking to activate a release-clause, which was tied into Vela's contract agreement before he made the switch to the Spanish club in 2012.
The young Mexian joined the Gunners at age 16 in 2005, but he was unable to make an immediate impact, most of the issues in regards to him breaking into the starting eleven, circled around his work permit, being a Non-EU Citizen made it impossible for him to play in England.
Vela's career
Early 2006- loaned out to Celta de Vigo, with 0 gameplay he was immediately returned to Arsenal.
2006-07- loaned out to Salamanca- made huge contribution to their season, racking up a tally of 8 goals, Vela contributed well to their 53 goals for the season.
2007-08- loaned out to Osasuna, making 33 appearances, and scoring 3 goals.
2008- work permit was finally granted, now Vela was eligible to play for his parent club Arsenal.
2010-11- loaned out to West Brom, making an unfortunate 8 appearances and scoring just 2 goals.
2011-12- loaned out Real Sociedad, capped the most appearance of his career at the time, completing a total of 35 appearance, and scoring and a new career best 12 goals.
2012, after spending over 7 seasons with Arsenal, the uncertainty of being apart of the starting 11. Urged Vela to make a tough decision. And in early 2012 Vela had this to say "I don't want to return to Arsenal. I have asked my agent to negotiate with Arsenal to stay here."And so in the summer of 2012, Vela transfer to Real Sociedad was made permanent.
All seems to be going well for Vela making 43 appearnces for his current club, in addition to 12 assists, and netting 17 goals. In January 2014 he won the La Liga Player of the Month award for December. Hence why Arsenal are looking to bring him back, as he would certainly contribute to well to the team.
The possibility of a return does look likely to happen. Arsenal will no doubt add to their strike force, the pricetage for his return is one that is suitable value for money. In May Vela was asked about the likelihood of an Arsenal return, of which he had this to say. "Arsenal can come back for me at €4 million (£3.3m) at any time, which is €1 million more than Real Sociedad paid. I look at things differently these days and I won’t close the door on Arsenal, or any team in England. I think I’m better prepared to play in another country now."
Nothing seems to be concrete for the time being, after all Vela is the FIFTH! striker to be linked as a possible signing for the Gunners. Jokin Aperribay does seem to be toying with us. Speaking at radio station Jokin had this to say.“Arsenal have informed us that Vela would be with them next season.” In a separate interview he was quoted as saying. "We are fortunate that the player is keen to stay in San Sebastian with us and that's an important factor for Real Sociedad." Vela is not apart of Mexico's 23 man World Cup squad, if the information from Jokin is said to be authentic. Then any possible deal between Real Sociedad and Arsenal will be concluded swiftly.
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