Is this the start of Barca’s efforts to re-sign Bellerin? (Picture: Getty)

Hector Bellerin’s excellence has been recognised after the Arsenal right-back was named the Catalan Young Player of the Year in a landslide victory.

The 20-year-old has gone from strength to strength at the Emirates Stadium, and has cemented his place as Arsenal’s first choice right-back ahead of Mathieu Debuchy this season.

And his performances have been recognised by this award, which is organised by the Catalan Football Federation (FCF).

Bellerin received a monster 57% of the votes, with Espanyol keeper Pau Lopez and Lazio forward Keita Balde finishing second and third with 30% and 13% respectively.


The La Masia academy graduate will receive the award at a ceremony in Barcelona on November 9th, and Arsenal fans will be seriously hoping that this isn’t the start of Barca’s charm offensive to bring Bellerin back home…