WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at Molineux on February 02, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Hector Bellerin completes medical ahead of Real Betis loan

Aug 31, 2021

Hector Bellerin has completed his Real Betis medical ahead of a season-long deadline-day loan move from Arsenal.

April 29, 2021: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal FC during the Europa League semifinal first leg football match played between Villarreal CF and Arsenal FC at Estadio de la Ceramica in Villarreal, Spain. Copyright: Gerard Franco

Arsenal had been hoping to sell Hector Bellerin during this window but, like with most of their players, they have had to settle for sending him on loan just to get his wages off the books and let an unhappy player go elsewhere.

David Ornstein is now reporting that a deal has been agreed with Real Betis for a loan without an option to buy:

https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1432663205676044288

Ornstein adds that Bellerin has completed his medical, and the deal is simply awaiting La Liga approval before it can be confirmed.

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Arsenal look set to bring in Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna as his replacement. The Japanese defender’s medical is taking place and we can expect an announcement before the close of the window.

As for Bellerin, that he was happy to take a paycut to ensure he left Arsenal during this window speaks volumes, I’m sure you’ll agree.

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