Hector Bellerin has praised Arsenal for sticking by Mikel Arteta - despite losing his place in the team under the Spanish manager.
Bellerin, 27, was Arsenal's first-choice right-back when Arteta was appointed in December 2019. The defender remained an important member of the squad in the early stages of his compatriot's tenure but was deemed surplus to requirements in the summer of 2021.
Bellerin spent last season on loan at Real Betis and was allowed to join Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer. Although the Spain international was axed by Arteta, he believes football clubs are more successful when they stick by a manager during the hard times.
