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Arsenal star Hector Bellerin makes thinly-veiled attack at Chelsea over transfer policy
HECTOR BELLERIN has praised Arsenal for bringing players through the academy.
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Bellerin, who signed for Arsenal from Barcelona in 2011, insists bringing players through the academy is the right way to do it.
Chelsea and Manchester City have become renowned for lavishing large amounts of money on players.
But Bellerin thinks Arsenal have a sound business model.
The fans rate that Arsenal don’t just buy players, they make them the players they are
"The fans rate that Arsenal don’t just buy players, they make them the players they are,” he told the club's official website.
“Arsenal fans are really proud of that and I think that’s a great thing.
"When players like Francis, Jack or myself come up, the fans should be proud that their team is doing what they’re doing. That’s a great thing Arsenal do.”
Hector Bellerin is a product of Arsenal's academy
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