The futures of Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini, Mexican forward Carlos Vela and, more surprisingly, top scorer Denis Bouanga, are unknown as the team head into the off-season. Former Italy captain Chiellini says he will decide in the coming days whether to retire at the age of 39 drawing the curtain on an illustrious career. "It could be my last game. Give me a couple of days in order to know," Chiellini told reporters after the match.
"I was very focused on that game and now, I need to (take a) break for a little bit and just enjoy the family. I'll go back to Italy and then I'll have a final decision," he said. Chiellini said he did not want to rush into a decision and then change his mind and added he had three options. "I could come back, and I have opportunities to stay six months, to stay one year or retire. I want to think about that. We'll see about it," he added.
Mexican forward Vela, 34, who has been the face of the franchise since they entered MLS in 2018, could also be heading out of the club given that his contract is now up. Vela occupies a 'designated player' slot, meaning he can be paid a bigger salary which does not count against the salary cap, and LAFC might look to downscale his deal.
The former Real Sociedad striker was non-commital when asked about his future before the final. "I don't really know. I'm free, we will have talks and we'll see if I can continue. We have to see if both sides want to continue, I would love to stay here. But if that doesn't happen, I will look for other opportunities elsewhere and continue to enjoy the little football I have left. "I would like to decide what's best for me, perhaps play for one or two more years. The end of my career is closer and I have to enjoy it," he
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