"The young boy who dreamed of playing with the first team" - Barcelona shares throwback photo of Hector Bellerin at LA Masia after he returns to club after 16 years

Former Arsenal defender, Hector Bellerin has returned to his boyhood club after 16 years. 

Barcelona have completed the transfer deal of 27-year-old Spanish defender, Hector Bellerin.

The full back joins Barcelona on a year deal after he agreed to terminate his contract with Arsenal.

Hector Bellerin happens to be an academy product of Barcelona where he started his football knowledge from aged six years old.

The speedster departed La Masia for North London in 2011 to join Arsene Wenger led Arsenal.

Bellerin is expected to provide cover for Sergio Roberto in the full back position as Barcelona continues their rebuilding process under Xavi Hernandez.

Barcelona confirmed the deal with statement which reads: "Barcelona and Héctor Bellerín have reached an agreement to sign the player, after the defender terminated his contract with Arsenal Football Club."

Bellerin won four FA Cups and four Community Shields with Arsenal. He also spent last season on loan at Real Betis.

"The player will sign a contract until 30 June 2023 and the buyout clause has been set at 50 million euros," the statement added.

Meanwhile, Barcelona have been sharing their archives of Hector Bellerin while playing for the La Masia.

The Spanish international who returns to the club that he left aged 16 years old, was pictured wearing the Barca shirt while playing for academy.

The caption reads: "The young boy who dreamed of playing with the first team...Look where you are now."