Hector Bellerin Leaves Arsenal After 9 Years for Real Betis
Hector Bellerin, the Spanish full-back, has left Arsenal after nine years to join Real Betis. The 27-year-old's journey began when he left Barcelona's La Masia academy at 16, joining Arsenal's youth academy in 2011.
Bellerin made his Arsenal debut at 18 in 2013 and went on to play 239 games for the club. He won three FA Cups under Arsene Wenger and enjoyed memorable Champions League nights and Premier League games. He credits his growth as a player and person to his time in London.
Bellerin played under Mikel Arteta after Unai Emery's tenure. Despite facing tough times, he looks back fondly on his time at Arsenal and has happy memories of playing at the Emirates Stadium. His last game for Arsenal was in August 2021, after which he joined Real Betis, signing a contract until 2025.
Hector Bellerin's time at Arsenal comes to an end after nine years. He leaves as a three-time FA Cup winner and with many memorable moments under his belt. His new chapter begins at Real Betis.