Vela left north London in 2012 after
failing to make an impact in the
first-team, but has developed into
a fearsome forward during his time
with the La Liga outfit.
The Mexico international had
recently claimed that he would
jump at the chance to link up with
Wenger once again, despite not
enjoying his first stint at the club,
and Arsenal are set to activate his
£3.2million buyback clause to seal
their first signing of the summer.
Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay
confirmed the deal, saying:
"Arsenal have informed us that
Vela would be with them next
season."
The 25-year-old was in fine form
last season, helping himself to 16
goals and 12 assists in 34 games,
and is keen to help the Gunners
build on their recent FA Cup glory.
He added: "Arsenal gave me the
opportunity to come to Europe
when I was 17. I didn't have as
many opportunities as I expected
and I had to try new options. 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."
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Arsenal have
informed us that
Vela would be with
them next season
Jokin Aperribay
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10, 2014
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Carlos Vela will rejoin Arsenal
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