Carlos Vela Will Move To MLS In January

Carlos Vela is rumored to become LAFC's first designated player when the team begins MLS play next season, and the Mexican attacker took the first step toward that goal Tuesday. Real Sociedad announced Vela would be leaving the club for MLS in January.

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— carlos vela (@11carlosV) August 8, 2017

They didn't specify which team Vela would be leaving for, but the Los Angeles Times reported sources say it'll be Los Angeles FC.

@MLS sources confirm #LAFC has deal w/Mexican national team star Carlos Vela to be team's first-ever DP, Signing could happen later today.

— Kevin Baxter (@kbaxter11) August 8, 2017

We will have more information on this transfer when the 2018 MLS season begins and Carlos Vela is a member of one of the teams. Transfer season!