Barcelona defender wants to see out his contract at club amid January interest from Roma

Barcelona defender Hector Bellerin does not wish to leave the club in the January transfer window amidst interest from Italian giants AS Roma reports SPORT.

Bellerin returned to Barcelona this past summer, signing on the deadline day on a free transfer after his contract with Arsenal was terminated.

However, the 27-year-old has had a difficult time back at the Catalan club as he has had a few fitness issues and has failed to perform at the desired level when fit and available.

This has forced Barcelona to consider signing a new right-back in the January transfer window as a priority, given as manager Xavi has had to use Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde in the position ahead of Bellerin on several occasions.

It has sparked a lot of speculation over Bellerin’s future at Barcelona, especially considering that he had signed just a one-year contract with the club.

AS Roma are said to be interested in signing the Spanish international in the January window. Manager Jose Mourinho wants to bring in a right-back as a priority and has identified Bellerin as a target, having known him from his time in the Premier League.

But, the Italian capital club would be willing to sign him only on loan or if Barcelona gave him the letter of freedom.

However, Bellerin has no desire to leave the Catalan outfit in the upcoming winter window. The defender is understood to have informed Roma that his priority is to continue at Barcelona until the end of the season after which he will decide on his future.

At that point, Bellerin could decide to join Real Betis where he spent the last season on loan, or a different club altogether. But, as things stand, the 27-year-old wishes to see out his contract with Barcelona for the remainder of the campaign.