Wenger Planning With Vela Next Season
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hopes and intends to have Mexican hotshot Carlos Vela at his disposal next season.
Wenger has been impressed with how the highly promising 19-year-old has developed during his season-long loan with Osasuna, and is eager to have him on board - especially considering that Croatian striker Eduardo will undoubtedly need time to rediscover his form following his horror injury.
"We have applied for a work permit for him now. And he will be involved with the first-team next season," the French manager revealed.
"He has played the whole season at Osasuna on the left wing and he had to work hard there. But for me it is not his position he is a central striker, an Eduardo type." -
lets see if he can score 40 goals like he does in FM
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yea, he is the player to watch
in FM...
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Vela: I'm Ready For Arsenal
Carlos Vela has revealed his delight at finally receiving clearance to join Arsenal, insisting he is ready for the challenge of Premier League football.
The Mexican forward signed for the Gunners in 2005, but was blocked from playing in England due to FIFA’s strict rules regarding work permits.
Consequently, the 19-year-old has spent the last three seasons on loan in Spain, enduring stints with Salamanca, Celta Vigo and most recently Osasuna.
And after impressing in La Liga, the ex-Guadalajara youngster has been belatedly granted permission to join the Arsenal squad, which he will do this July for pre-season training.
Vela is thrilled to finally get his opportunity to crack the Premier League, and believes his time in Spain has provided the required grounding to help him succeed in the world’s most popular league.“I’ve been waiting two years for a work permit,” Vela said. “Now my dream has come true.
“I have to take advantage of this opportunity to stay in England. I hope I’m lucky enough to be at Arsenal for a long time.
“I’ve achieved a lot in Spain. It has been a useful experience to play for several different teams and move around.
“At Osasuna I had a difficult experience because of the relegation battle but I always had a place in the team. I played well all season. But I expect to have a much better season next year.
“I’m sure all my efforts will pay off. I’ll be playing in one of the best teams in the world that plays competitions like the Champions League - I want those games as soon as possible.
“I have changed a lot, I’m more mature as a person and player. I feel ready for Arsenal.” -
he is the next big thing
