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Arsenal owner, Stan Kroenke, has personally called defender Hector Bellerin to tell the Spaniard he would not be sold.
According to a report by Spanish radio station Cadena SER, Kroenke personally spoke with the defender to assure him he remains part of Arsene Wenger’s plan despite the injury that kept him out of the Gunners’ squad.
The 22-year-old experienced a serious regression at the Emirates last season, and with media speculation surrounding his potential departure, Kroenke wanted to make sure his intentions were clear.
Reports had linked Bellerin with a return to his home country, most notably to Barcelona.
With Bellerin under contract through 2021 having just signed his extension last summer, it’s clear the club has decided who they believe keeping should be a priority.
The defender lost his place briefly down the stretch run last season, finding himself on the bench in seven of the club’s final 17 Premier League matches.
Despite that, Arsenal still clearly values Bellerin’s talent and durability and hope to ward Barcelona’s interest off.
Bellerin didn’t help cool speculation when he bought a house in Barcelona just a short time ago.
Reports say that Arsenal would not take any less than $57 million for their right-back if he insists on moving.
