"It was the year I least expected to return to Barcelona"

New Barcelona signing Hector Bellerin admitted that "it was the year which he least expected" to return to Barcelona in his presentation as a new Barcelona player this Tursday. The ceremony took place on the Tito Vilanova pitch at Barcelona's training ground and Bellerin returns to what was his club before moving to Arsenal at the age of 16.

When you are young, the only thing you imagine is reaching the first time and, sometimes, the reality is a bit different. In the past, there have been different opportunities, but for one reason or another, I did not return. Likewise, inside I felt that I would do some day," the full-back added on the pitch at the training ground. 

Bellerin also said that he has come across "a dressing room" that has received him "very well" and he is sure that "together" they will be able to "create great moments". Unlike the rest of the presentations of signings this summer, there was no press conference this time. 

President Joan Laporta, who was with Hector Bellerin during his presentation, he said that Barca are signing "a player with great footballing talent, a player which Xavi asked for, and who is a person committed to society."

The 27 year-old full-back, who will wear the number 2 shirt, arrived from Arsenal on a free on the last day of the transfer window. He signed a one year deal and he has a buyout clause of 50 million euros. 

 

September 6, 2022