Carlos Vela, the former Arsenal and Real Sociedad striker, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36, ending a 19-year career on the pitch.<\/p>\n
Vela graduated from Arsenal’s youth academy and made his first-team debut during a loan spell at Spanish side Salamanca.<\/p>\n
He played 29 Premier League matches for Arsenal before spending seven years with La Liga club Real Sociedad.<\/p>\n
Vela also earned 72 caps with the Mexican national team, playing as a central striker, attacking midfielder, and winger. He won the CONCACAF Gold Cup twice.<\/p>\n
On Instagram, Vela wrote: “Throughout my football career, I experienced some truly special moments, but the time has come to officially retire from professional football.”<\/p>\n
He added: “It was an honor and a privilege to share my journey with all of you.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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