Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has reacted to the Gunners impressive season by using a key Mikel Arteta example when discussing Xavi Hernandez's future at Barcelona.
The Spanish defender signed for Barca in the summer transfer window after it became clear he was not going to be involved in Arteta's plans for the new season. Ben White is currently impressing at right-back, with Cedric Soares and Takehiro Tomiyasu offering depth in defence meaning Bellerin would have been fourth choice.
The 27-year-old was keen on a return to Spain after enjoying a successful loan spell with Real Betis last term in which he helped the La Liga outfit win the Copa del Rey. The Gunners agreed to terminate Bellerin's contract a year early to allow him to return to his boyhood club Barcelona and play for now under-pressure manager Xavi.
