Carlos Vela has become one of the main figures in the MLS, because the Mexican striker came to football in the United States to be the face of LAFC, where his performances and records even caught the attention of FC Barcelona, a team that Vela himself, He accepted that it was nowhere to come a few months ago.
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In an interview for the GQ magazine, the Mexican striker revealed that LAFC got in the way of his return to European football, because the Catalans offered to play for 4 months, something that caught the attention of the Mexican, however it was the Los Angeles team that prevented him from playing in Lionel Messi’s team, in which he would also meet Antoine Griezmann.
“Barça set up a four-month scenario at that time and, well, I accepted it because it was a very good opportunity. It was not saying: ‘Ah, I want two years and if not, I’m not going.’ They said four months and I’m going four. But The LAFC club did not give me facilities to leave, although it is understandable. In the end, they seek the best for themselves and each for himself. I tried and it didn’t happen, and nothing happens because I am more than happy here ”, commented the Mexican World Cup.
Vela’s happiness is in Los Angeles
Carlos Vela found tranquility and happiness in Major League Soccer, LAFC’s own ’10’, assured that getting to American football has been the best decision in his career, because in addition to shining with the Californian team, he commented that living in Los Angeles is like being at home, due to the large number of Mexicans in the city.
“It was the best decision. For a Mexican, it is very easy to adapt to the city. It feels like it’s part of our country, an extension. Here the Mexican culture plays locally and it is very easy to feel at home. I work to show how good I am. I don’t know if I’m better or worse than the league, but if I’m here, I want to be the best hereAnd if I’m somewhere else, there, ”said the Mexican.
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