LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mexican star Carlos Vela has reached a deal to join Los Angeles Football Club, the expansion MLS franchise due to begin play in March, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday because LAFC hasn’t formally announced its first designated player signing.
Vela, however, announced the move himself on Twitter early Tuesday evening:
The 28-year-old Vela has been at Real Sociedad in Spain’s La Liga since 2011, scoring 72 goals in 230 appearances. He was previously under contract with Arsenal, but went on loan to several clubs.