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Carlos Vela to return to Real Sociedad? La Liga side looking to bring back out-of-contract MLS star from LAFC

<a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/carlos-vela-wanted-by-laliga-side-real-sociedad-n/" target="_blank">AS </a>report that the ex-Mexico international is wanted by a plethora of sides, but Real Sociedad - the club where he made 213 appearances over six years - are pushing hard for the LAFC star. The one-time MLS MVP is out-of-contract after six years of service where he won two MLS Supporters' Shields, an MLS Cup and a Golden Boot award.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Real Sociedad sit sixth in La Liga and are looking to bolster their ranks for a push towards a European spot. They are seven points out of contention to begin the new year, and the club hierarchy believes Vela could help them out. However, they are not the only suitors for the Mexican star. The report adds that Liga MX side Crux Azul have handed Vela a tantalizing offer, and that Sociedad cannot match the finances of the deal.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Despite being considered one of the greatest Mexican players of all time, Vela has not represented his national team since 2018. He retired from international soccer after the World Cup that year in Russia.

DID YOU KNOW?

The MLS star will have to go about the decision process now, choosing whether to return to his former club, re-sign with LAFC or another MLS side, or even venture back to his home country, where an offer already sits.

WHAT NEXT FOR VELA

Carlos Vela to return to Real Sociedad? La Liga side looking to bring back out-of-contract MLS star from LAFC | Goal.com

MLS star Carlos Vela could return to La Liga with Real Sociedad during the January transfer window via free agency.