The Arsenal star has been continually linked with a return to Barcelona.
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin has told the London Evening Standard that reported interest from Barcelona is nice but his focus is firmly on the Gunners.
The Spaniard arrived at the Emirates from Barcelona in 2011 and after impressing in the youth ranks has established himself as the first choice in the first team in recent years.
Since breaking through into the first team, he has been continually linked with a return to the Nou Camp.
This summer saw particularly strong rumours given the Catalan giants were in the hunt for a replacement for the departed Dani Alves.
Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin in action with PFC Ludogorets Razgrad’s Svetoslav Dyakov
He did not leave London and insists that despite the continued rumours his focus remains solely on Arsene Wenger’s team.
“It’s nice for a player to know that big teams want you but I’m very happy here,” he told the London Evening Standard.
“I’ve still got three years left on my contract so I’m just focused on playing every single week, improving and hopefully making things happen here at Arsenal.”
“I’m not in a rush to extend the contract. I’m happy. I’m comfortable. I want to be here a long time.”
Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin shoots
It will be interesting to see if Bellerin’s long term future does lie at the Emirates, with it likely to be an indicator of how the club perceives themselves.
They have a history of selling their star men, with the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Robin Van Persie and Samir Nasri all having departed in recent years.
They were all deals that caused unrest, with many feeling they were a clear indicator of the club’s lack of ambition.
Keeping Bellerin would help them shake off that tag and show they are determined to be genuine contenders moving forward.
Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin applauds fans after the game
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