Mikel Arteta named Hector Bellerin as Arsenal captain for their pre-season friendly against Ipswich Town last weekend, despite the defender wanting to leave the club.
The Spanish full-back spent last season out on loan at Real Betis, and many expected the 27-year-old to remain in the La Liga and make a permanent move to a club in his homeland. However, Arteta’s recent decision has raised eyebrows.
Bellerin was pictured in tears after playing his final game at Betis and is keen to move there and work under Manuel Pellegrini on a permanent basis. So to hand the academy product the captain’s armband over first-team regulars has left some scratching their heads and wondering where his future lies.
