Barcelona full-back hoping to earn a new contract before summer

Hector Bellerin was one of many players that joined Barcelona during the busy summer transfer window. He signed for the club on a free transfer from Arsenal, in an attempt to establish himself as the club’s top-choice right-back.

However, halfway into the campaign, Bellerin has found it difficult to make his presence felt at Camp Nou. He has struggled to find prominence in Xavi’s first-team plans and frequent fitness issues have not made life easier for him either.

It has led to the defender starting in only one league this season, leaving Xavi devoid of any other reliable option at right-back other than Sergi Roberto.

Amid Bellerin’s struggles at Camp Nou, many now expect him to leave either in January or in the summer, when his contract with Barcelona expires.

But according to a report from SPORT, Bellerin is not ready to give up just yet. The almost two-month-long break due to FIFA World Cup has helped the former Arsenal starlet to isolate himself and work on his fitness and performance.

At this moment, Bellerin is fit to feature in Barcelona’s upcoming matches, with the right-back hoping to win back the trust of Xavi Hernandez.

With uncertainty over Barcelona’s pursuit of a new right-back in January owing to Financial Fair Play regulations, Bellerin believes this is an ideal opportunity for him to make an impression during the second half of the campaign and subsequently earn a renewal, even though some reports suggest he is keen on a move to Real Betis.

Bellerin’s current deal at Camp Nou expires at the end of the season. Whether or not the Spaniard can impress the onlookers and prolong his return to Catalonia remains to be seen.