Hector Bellerin is happy in Spain, and he isn’t missing London despite his long spell in the city, according to a report.

Hector Bellerin of Real Betis in action during the Liga match between Granada CF and Real Betis at Nuevo Los Carmenes Stadium on September 13, 2021, in Granada, Spain. Copyright: Jose M. Baldomero
Hector Bellerin of Real Betis in action during the Liga match between Granada CF and Real Betis at Nuevo Los Carmenes Stadium on September 13, 2021, in Granada, Spain. Copyright: Jose M. Baldomero

Estadio Deportivo report that Hector Bellerin’s camp report that he’s very happy in Seville, and he feels he’s had a straightforward adaptation period playing in La Liga so far.

Bellerin has settled well with a number of his teammates, including his old friend Marc Bartra, Alex Moreno, and Borja Iglesias.

As things are going so well, Bellerin isn’t missing London right now.

It helps that Real Betis are doing so well this season. They’re progressing in the Europa League and the Copa del Rey, and they’re third in La Liga going into the winter break.

There haven’t been any conversations yet over a permanent contract.

ED suggest Arsenal would be open to negotiate, but they’re likely to demand a price that Betis may struggle to pay.

Real Betis v Celtic FC: Group G - UEFA Europa League - Hector Bellerin of Real Betis during the UEFA Europa League Group G stage match between Real Betis and Celtic FC at Benito Villamarin Stadium on September 16, 2021, in Seville, Spain. Copyright: DAX Images
Real Betis v Celtic FC: Group G – UEFA Europa League – Hector Bellerin of Real Betis during the UEFA Europa League Group G stage match between Real Betis and Celtic FC at Benito Villamarin Stadium on September 16, 2021, in Seville, Spain. Copyright: DAX Images

But there’s a solution. Should Betis qualify for the Champions League, which is their current goal (and an achievable one given their place in the league table), they’d then have greater funds at their disposal to sign Bellerin permanently.

The 26-year-old is up to 14 appearances for Betis this season, providing three assists. He’ll hope he can continue to boost his profile ahead of next year’s World Cup.