Letting the cat out: France’s forward Antoine Griezmann (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal target Antoine Griezmann has seemingly let slip that Carlos Vela will NOT be re-joining the Gunners this summer.

The Mexican forward, who plays alongside Griezmann for Real Sociedad, was reportedly set for a move back to the Emirates after an impressive season in Spain.

Arsenal have a £3.5 million buy-back option on the 25-year-old having sold him to Sociedad at a knockdown price in 2012.

However, Frenchman Griezmann – who is also interesting Arsene Wenger – appeared to indicate that the Gunners have relinquished their right on Vela, reportedly for a fee of around £10m.


Speaking about Vela, Griezmann said: ‘He’s quiet, and signed with Real and he looks comfortable.’



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Buddies: Real Sociedad’s forward Antoine Griezmann is congratulated by Carlos Vela (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)