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In recent months the name of Carlos Vela has been in the orbit of Jaume Lozano to be one of his three reinforcements over 23 in case he gets the ticket to the Olimpic games and while the striker of Los Angeles FC has stated that he would like to represent Mexico in the tournament, he denied any approaches.
“I haven’t had any kind of approach, nor has anyone asked me or told me they are interested in me going“So to say whether I go or not, it’s not going anywhere,” the attacker told ESPN.
Vela Garrido has been nominated on other occasions to be part of the payroll of 18 players who are in Tokyo 2020 with the Tricolor, but yes, making it clear that he is only interested in this tournament and not be part of the Tri Major.
It should be noted that Carlos refused to play the London 2012 Olympics, Where he was old enough to be part of this team led by Luis Fernando Tena, So he has never played this tournament.
For now the striker is starting the preseason with his team in the MLS as next April 17 will begin the 2021 Season of the American competition.