The Spanish defender credits Arsene Wenger with making him the player he is today, but has saluted the progress made under a new coaching regime
Hector Bellerin admits to owing Arsene Wenger “a lot”, but feels Unai Emery has returned a “winning mentality” to Arsenal.
The Spanish defender is now an established part of the Gunners' set-up, having enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in 2014-15.
Many of his 170 appearances for the club came under Wenger, who spotted his potential in Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy system and brought him to England.
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Bellerin has savoured two FA Cup triumphs during his time as a senior star, but saw Arsenal regress towards the end of Wenger’s reign to end up slipping out of the Premier League’s top four.