Former Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin is heading back to Spain, re-joining Real Betis.

After a six-month spell at Sporting CP, Bellerin, who first wore the colours of the club his father supports during his loan from Arsenal in the 2021/22 season, has finalised a long-term deal with Betis.

Real Betis' Spanish defender Hector Bellerin controls the ball during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) final football match between Real Betis and Valencia CF at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, on April 23, 2022. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)
Real Betis’ Spanish defender Hector Bellerin controls the ball during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King’s Cup) final football match between Real Betis and Valencia CF at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, on April 23, 2022. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Hector Bellerin, former Arsenal player, is set to return to Real Betis after a brief spell with Sporting CP.
  • Bellerin has reportedly agreed on a long-term deal with Betis, believed to be for five years.
  • The 28-year-old previously played for Betis in the 2021/22 season while on loan from Arsenal.

Hector Bellerin seals return to Real Betis

Hector Bellerin celebrating his cup-final assist to Borja Iglesias (Photo via Bellerin on Twitter)
Hector Bellerin celebrating his cup-final assist to Borja Iglesias (Photo via Bellerin on Twitter)

Less than six months after leaving Barcelona to sign for Sporting CP, Hector Bellerin is set to return to Spain, albeit with another of his former clubs.

Bellerin was on loan at Real Betis from Arsenal during the 2021/22 season, where he made 23 appearances in LaLiga.

The 28-year-old right-back is now set to return to Los Verdiblancos this summer, having finalised an agreement to re-join as a free agent, as per MD.

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Bellerin’s journey to this point is quite intriguing. As a teenager, he left his home at Barcelona to join Arsenal in 2011, where he developed into a fan-favourite.

His attacking style, combined with a genuine affection for the club, endeared him to the fans.

Arsenal's Spanish defender Hector Bellerin heads the ball during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, on July 18, 2020. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP)
Arsenal’s Spanish defender Hector Bellerin heads the ball during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, on July 18, 2020. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP)

Bellerin’s short stint at Sporting CP

Signed by Sporting in January for just €1m, Bellerin will leave in the next few weeks, after only penning a deal until the end of the 2022/23 season.

He played 13 games for the Portuguese giants, with only six of those as a starter.

His limited game time may have played a role in his decision to return to a club where he has previously thrived.

Hector Bellerin Sporting CPBellerin aims to regain starting berth at Betis

Having only played seven matches for Barcelona in the first half of the 2022/23 season, Bellerin will hope that he can nail down a starting berth when he join Real Betis next month.

SEVILLE, SPAIN: Hector Bellerin of Real Betis looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between Sevilla FC and Real Betis at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 27, 2022. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
SEVILLE, SPAIN: Hector Bellerin of Real Betis looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between Sevilla FC and Real Betis at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 27, 2022. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

The prospect of returning to a familiar environment and working under a management that appreciates his skills could provide the catalyst for Bellerin to return to his best form.

After his injury-plagued last few seasons at Arsenal, fans will be eager to see him back on the field, performing at his highest level and enjoying his football once again.

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