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► Mexican striker Vela joined Arsenal in 2006 but failed to break through
► Vela scored 11 times for the Gunners and was loaned out four times
► After a loan spell in 2011 the forward joined Sociedad in 2012
► 25-year-old scored 16 times last year in an impressive season
► Arsenal will use their buy-back clause to get the striker on the cheap
Arsenal have told Real Sociedad they will activate the £3.5million buy-back option on Carlos Vela.
Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay has been in London for talks with Arsenal this week in an attempt to buy the Mexico striker but on Tuesday night confirmed: ‘Arsenal have informed us that Vela would be with them next season.’
The 25-year-old enjoyed a magnificent Liga last season last term, scoring 16 goals and grabbing 12 assists in 34 appearances.
