LATEST ON CARLOS VELA AND HIS POSSIBLE RETURN TO ARSENAL

In the course of an interview published in DV (San Sebastián), Carlos Vela admits that he might return to Arsenal. “They gave me the opportunity to come to Europe when I was 17. After my arrival, I didn’t have much opportunities and I had to try new chances. If I have to return to London, I will try to make things in a different way so what happened in the past won’t be repeated again”.

Asked about whether he doubts of a “second chapter” at the Emirates, Vela admits that “my english skills are developed. I know what I would find in London and what I won’t, so I could handle my return in a different way. But today, 15th of May, I don’t know if I am going to return or not, we will see, it’s a matter of time”.

Apparently, Vela wants to stay in San Sebastian: “the joy that I feel in San Sebastian will play an important role in my decision. I seek the best , not only for me but also for Arsenal. The Gunners are the owners of my rights. It’s a decision that must be taken with plenty of calm”.

At this point, it must be remarked that Arsenal announced last week, by phone call, that they will pay Vela’s buy back clause so they will become owners of 100% of Vela’s rights. After some controversy involving some details of the clause, it seems clear that Vela will have to start preseason at the Emirates Stadium if the londoners pay the above mentioned 3,2 M pounds. At the same time, Arsenal could sell the player to a third, but always with the consent of the mexican, whose record in the last two editions of La Liga is 29 goals and 31 assists. A performance that has awaken the interest of top european clubs such as Atlético de Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool or Milan.

Carlos Vela talks about the situation with Arsenal. “The fact that Arsenal have announced it’s desire to pay the buy back clause changes many things. During the last two summers, Arsenal were not interested in activating it, so we had no trouble. Now they are decided to do so. It makes sense… a club that sees that a player is performing well for three years and has the chance of having him back for just an extra million… -comparing the ammount with the 2 Million euro Arsenal received for the 50% of Vela’s rights in 2012”.

Related to this bargain clause, the striker adds. “If Arsenal wouldn’t be interested in having me back, they wouldn’t be very smart. Now, we have to analize what can be done and how it can be done. And, after putting everything in order, make a decision about my future. The best one”.

But Vela admits that he does not have his future 100% in his hands, “Regarding a future deal, there are three parts and if they don’t reach an agreement, there will be problems and it will be difficult to solve. We have to find a solution that convinces the three part of this negotiation. Obviously, the opinion of the player is always important, because if I am not happy in a new destination it will be difficult to perform well”.

According to the latest informations regarding the meeting that Jokin Aperribay (Real Sociedad’s president) had at the Emirates last Thursday, Arsenal are opened to sell Vela’s rights for 10 Million pounds, but the Gunners made their point clear. They will not negotiate belowe this figures. A tricky decision that may last for weeks or even months. The scenario may change in the next weeks if european clubs make a bid for the mexican.