Arsenal fans are bracing themselves for Hector Bellerin’s exit.
After much speculation, it has been confirmed that Dani Alves will be ending his glorious eight-year stay at Barcelona this summer.
Confirming the departure, Barcelona Sporting Director Robert Fernandez said, "Dani Alves has decided to leave. It's a personal decision that we respect. At right-back we have confidence in Aleix Vidal, he was signed for that reason. We also have Sergi Roberto."
It is expected that Alves will now be making a move to Italian giants Juventus and the 33-year-old is reportedly set to sign a three-year deal with the Italian champions as he continues his illustrious career elsewhere.
One can be sure that Barcelona will be looking to sign a new right-back this summer as a replacement for Alves and it has widely been claimed that the La Liga giants have identified Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin as their top target.
Bellerin started his career at Barcelona before making a move to Arsenal in 2011 and it is believed that the 21-year-old could be open to the idea of returning to the Nou Camp.
Arsenal fans are well aware of the possibility of Bellerin re-joining Barcelona this summer and have taken to Twitter to express their concern about the potential deal.
You can read a selection of what we found below:
Alves leaving. Does that mean Bellerin will be sold and Rodriguez will play on the right side?
— Ashburton Grove (@nillaskum) June 2, 2016
Really dont hope so!#Arsenal
Barcelona confirm Alves will leave the club at the end of the season... Arsenal must keep Bellerin at all costs! #AFC #FCB
— Manny Singh (@many__) June 2, 2016
So Dani Alves is leaving Barcelona. I hope @Arsenal doesn't end up selling Bellerin as that bid will come
— Andrew Davis (@andrew_davis) June 2, 2016
While the Arsenal faithful certainly do not want to lose Bellerin, many feel that the youngster making a move to Barcelona this summer is inevitable.
Dani Alves leaving Barca. Bellerin now has a big decision whether he wants to play behind Walcott or Messi. #ByeByeBellerin #Arsenal
— Matthew Jelf (@MatthewJelf) June 2, 2016
Dani alves leaves barca. All arsenal fans now start to cry. See ya later bellerin
— Phil Kloppenborg (@PhilKloppenborg) June 2, 2016
Dani Alves leaving Barca. Arsenal fans will be sweating on the future of Bellerin while he's away with Spain.
— Ben Nicholson (@benrfc19) June 2, 2016
Would be surprised if Arsenal kept hold of Bellerin now. Would say Barcelona would see him as perfect replacement for Dani Alves
— Alan Kenny (@AlanKenny1) June 2, 2016
@Arsenal should watch out, @FCBarcelona is coming for Bellerin to replace Alves.. He's a Catalan and would always want to go back home.
— Gbadebo Adekunle (@debo_adekunle) June 2, 2016
Dani Alves leaving Barcelona definitely means Arsenal have to say goodbye to Bellerin #Barcelona #Arsenal
— Steve Courage (@stevecourage) June 2, 2016
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