Atletico Madrid to rival Real Betis for Hector Bellerin | OneFootball

Atletico Madrid could look to rival Real Betis in their attempts to sign Hector Bellerin this summer.

Bellerin joined Los Verdiblancos on a season long loan at the start of the 2021/22 campaign with a solid showing in Andalucia.

Real Betis have registered their interest in bringing Bellerin back to the club on a permanent deal in the coming weeks with his future back at Arsenal still uncertain.

Bellerin wants a return to Spain with Atletico’s interest offering a challenge to Manuel Pellegrini’s side as per reports from Diario AS.

Diego Simeone has earmarked right back as a key area in need of strengthening and he can offer a Champions League return to the La Roja international.

Real Betis remain as Bellerin’s first choice option, but Arsenal’s demands for a €20m fee – despite his Gunners contract expiring in 2023 – could give Atletico a key advantage in the race for the 27-year-old defender.