Soccer-Former Arsenal, Sociedad attacker Vela retires


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 28 May 2025

FILE PHOTO: Nov 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; LAFC forward Carlos Vela (10) warms up before a 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-Imagn Images/File Photo

(Reuters) -Former Arsenal and Real Sociedad attacker Carlos Vela has retired from professional soccer after a career spanning 19 years, the 36-year-old said on Tuesday.

Vela graduated from Arsenal's youth setup and made his senior debut during a loan spell at Spanish side Salamanca. He made 29 Premier League appearances for Arsenal before having a seven-year stint at LaLiga club Sociedad.

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