Widespread reports have indicated that Arsenal’s Spanish full-back Hector Bellerin has signed a new contract with the Gunners
Bellerin has long been linked with a return to Barcelona, as well as with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, but has repeatedly stated his intention to stay with the North London club.
However, reports today seem to indicate that the youngster has indeed made good on his promise to stay, and has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, with Bellerin’s agent also confirming that he was close to signing a new contract.
Bellerin has been a revelation at right-back, and has been steadily developing ever since his emergence in 2014.
The 21-year old has been universally praised for his performances, with Rio Ferdinand even admitting that the Arsenal player was the best right-back in the league.
So it is no wonder, then, that Arsenal fans were ecstatic at reports he had signed a new contract, and Twitter had it’s say on the matter :
IF Bellerin signs a new contract extension with the club. We are proving big time that we can attract the best. Not easy saying no to Barca pic.twitter.com/7nQwKYUykb
— ArsenalCreator (@ArsenalCreator1) November 8, 2016
YESSSS FINALLY!!!!!!!!
ONE HECTOR BELLERIN <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 https://t.co/uUngscppPI— Adnan_Khan (@casanovADONIS) November 8, 2016
Looks like Bellerin has agreed a new contract, fantastic news #afc
— Gooner Stevie (@goonerStevie) November 8, 2016
New deal for Bellerin is it? pic.twitter.com/Z62B6X9LJ7
— My mate Barry (@Mesut1079) November 7, 2016
Bellerin deserved that new deal and pay rise. Glad he took the right decision.
— Spanish Gooner (@ElSpanishGooner) November 7, 2016
Hector Bellerin – New contract ✔
Mesut Özil – New contract ⏳
Alexis Sánchez – New contract ⏳ pic.twitter.com/xCKZ0zKxUI— Granit Xhaka (@XhakaLegacy) November 8, 2016
BREAKING: @HectorBellerin signs new long-term contract at Arsenal.
Best full back in the world! ? pic.twitter.com/bChW1QdIWE
— Arsenal FC (@FFArsenal) November 7, 2016
Of course, while all of them were happy about Bellerin, a few were still worried about Ozil and Alexis’ contracts :
I'm confident Ozil will join Bellerin in extending his deal.
Genuinely concerned about Alexis.
— Krishan Yadav (@GameYadav) November 8, 2016
I wasn't concerned with Bellerin signing the contract extension. My main concern is Ozil man with just over a year left man , teams 1/2
— Mr. Madumane (@Its_Jay17) November 8, 2016
Outstanding news that Bellerin has signed/is signing a new contract. Big move. Just Ozil to wrap up.
— Mike Willder (@MikeWillder) November 8, 2016
Arseblog reporting that Bellerin has extended his deal. That's wonderful news. Now must tie up Ozil, Alexis and Santi too
— Akshay Ravi (@akshayravi14) November 7, 2016
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