Hector Bellerin’s agent reveals there has been huge bid for Arsenal star… but NOT from old club Barcelona
Albert Botines revealed one club was not put off by the new contract Bellerin recently signed
HECTOR BELLERIN'S agent has confirmed he has received an offer for the defender - but it was NOT from Barcelona.
The Gunners right-back has been a long-term target of former club Barca despite signing a new contract at the Emirates.
But Bellerin's representative, Albert Botines, has revealed one club was not put off by the fresh deal and did table a offer.
Botines told : "Before he signed his renewal there were six or seven clubs interested in him, and that made him understand he was doing the right things.
"After he signed the renewal there were only two or three clubs who kept up their interest in Bellerin, and I have to say I only received one offer for him and it is not from Barcelona.
"I have read lots of things about this supposed interest from Barcelona but it has been a long time since the club last called me.
"You never know what is going to happen in the future in the football world and of course he signed a renewal with a view to stay at Arsenal for a long time.
"But you never know, maybe there's a club who likes him and things change.
"I can't guarantee anything about the future but the natural thing would be for him to stay because he has signed a renewal."
And there has been some criticism of Bellerin after some below-par performances.
But Botines believes an ankle injury earlier in the season has held him back but he will be stronger for next term.
Botines added: "This season he has had good times and bad times, he started pretty well and was able to sign a long contract on very favourable terms with the intention of staying long-term.
"This season was hard after the Champions League elimination, it is true there's a cup final to play and that will make this disappointment easier to accept.
"The injury in his ankle didn't allow him to show his best form like in the previous season, and in addition he felt an injury relapse after receiving a hit during a game with Spain Under-21s.
"It is true he is playing less than last season but there's nothing strange about that because it is part of a footballer's life and he knows that.
"Of course he wants to play more often but he understands that he suffered some difficulties during this season and will work hard to become an important player for the team again."