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Arsenal loanee Bellerin IN TEARS after final Real Betis game as team-mates attempt to raise money for permanent transfer
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HECTOR BELLERIN was left in tears after playing the final game of his Real Betis loan.
The right-back joined his boyhood club for the season after forcing a move away from Arsenal.
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But after 32 games for Betis this season, Bellerin's loan is set to come to and end.
And the emotions were evident as the defender was left distraught on the pitch, well after Betis' last league match against Granada.
They won the game 2-0 with Bellerin helping the Spaniards finish fifth in the LaLiga table.
What's more, Betis also lifted the Copa del Rey - their first trophy in 17 years.
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Bellerin was consoled by his team-mates after his final match of the season and revealed after his passion for the club.
He said: "All my family supported Betis. Everyone at home followed them, my dad and I were die-hard supporters.
"There's an energy in the stadium that's difficult to describe, it's fantastic.
"It's wonderful to be able to share the amazing atmosphere with the fans.
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"The supporters here have so much respect for the players, they love football and the club."
Arsenal are believed to be open to selling Bellerin permanently with the Spaniard said to cost around £8m.
Betis' Borja Iglesias is so desperate to sign Bellerin, he tweeted: "Hey! Do we open crowdfunding so that @HectorBellerin stays?'
"How do you see it @aRuibal9?"
Team-mate Aitor Ruibal responded: "It is necessary."
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who sent Bellerin out on loan, did not completely rule out welcoming back the Spain star next season.
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Arteta said: "Any player with a contractual obligation with us, both ways, is our player and is considered our player.
"Every plan considers that possibility, exists and how they can fit into our team."
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