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Arsenal News: Bellerin contract frustrates Barcelona, agent talks, Cech speaks out
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Bellerin (left) has signed a new deal, Perez won't leave and Giroud (right) has been praised
Bellerin signs new contract
Hector Bellerin has signed a new contract at Arsenal - ending Barcelona and Manchester City's hopes of landing the right-back.
Bellerin only signed a new deal last summer but his continuous links with his former club Barca have forced Arsenal to act.
The 21-year-old has signed a new six-year contract and explained why he committed his future to the club.
Bellerin has signed a six-year deal
"I have been here a long time, I feel like this is my home and this is the right thing to do," Bellerin said.
“I wasn’t thinking about anything else other than staying here and continuing my development here.
"This is where I’m happy. I’m just very grateful and pleased to have signed."
Bellerin joined Arsenal from Barca's youth set-up in 2011.
Agent on Perez future
Lucas Perez is not interested in leaving Arsenal, his agent has confirmed.
Striker Perez has endured a disappointing start to his Arsenal career that has been blighted by injury and poor form.
The Spaniard has made just three Premier League appearances this term and his only goals have come in a double against Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup.
Perez (left) has barely played for Arsenal this season
Italian outlet Calciomercato claim Inter Milan and Napoli were interested in the former Deportivo player, who cost Arsenal £17.1million
But his agent says the 28-year-old wants to remain in north London.
"He isn't playing because he is injured," agent Rodrigo Fernandez Lovelle told Calciomercato.
"He has no plans to leave, Arsenal and Wenger are very happy with him.
When asked if Inter or Napoli were considering an offer for Perez, Llovelle said: "Not at the moment."
Giroud (centre) scored the equaliser as Arsenal drew 1-1 with Manchester United on Saturday
Cech backs Giroud
Peter Cech has come to the defence of Olivier Giroud, claiming the striker does not get the credit he deserves.
Giroud came off the bench to score a late equaliser in Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Saturday.
The France international has lost his automatic place in Arsenal's starting XI, with Alexis Sanchez the preferred man up top.
But goalkeeper Cech insists Giroud still have plenty to offer the team.
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— SFR Sport (@SFR_Sport) November 20, 2016
"Sometimes, I think people don't realise Olivier's qualities, because he works for the team," he told SFR Sport.
"He's useful when he starts games, but he's also useful coming off the bench. He can make the difference.
"He's a very important player for us.
"He showed again today that even though he didn't start the game, he's ready."