Mexican Carlos VelaAwarded as Los Angeles FC’s new player on Wednesday, his French friend Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann expressed his desire to one day sign for the Los Angeles outfit and highlighted how much the forward loves the American way of life.
“Whether I play with him or not, we always have a good relationship, that’s the good thing about football. I hope one day he comes here, he can be a part of this league, this club,” Vela said. Returned to LAFC After leaving the club last December and taking a few months off from football.
“He really likes this lifestyle, he really likes American sports,” he added.
Vela has reached a contract with an option for the rest of the season in 2024 At the club by 2025.
Considered one of the best players in MLS history, Vela is LAFC’s all-time leader in games played (152), minutes (11,194), goals (78) and assists (59).