Hector Bellerin is leaving Arsenal for Barcelona on free transfer

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin is leaving for Barcelona on a free transfer, according to The Athletic. The report has claimed that Arsenal will terminate the contract of the Spanish right-back, who will return to his former club Barcelona.

Bellerin spent last season on loan at La Liga club Real Betis. The Spaniard does not feature in the plans of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, and the Gunners have now decided to simply let him go. Bellerin has always waivered any money that he is owed by Arsenal.

Barcelona struggled last season, and there are also financial issues at Camp Nou. However, Barca are one of the biggest clubs in the world and are a global brand, and under head coach Xavi, they will be aiming to win the La Liga title also make an impact in the UEFA Champions League.