Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has revealed the stories behind his long string of new tattoos, with the ink very much family-orientated.
The 21-year-old La Masia graduate was not known by many roughly two years ago, but has developed into an astute right-back and is now regarded as one of the finest in Europe.
Bellerin, who recently signed a new deal with the club until 2021, has excelled under Arsene Wenger’s stewardship in the capital.
With his performances earning widespread recognition and fame, Bellerin has been busy over the last few years getting markings – with several paying tribute his grandad, mum, dad, siblings and cousins, with the Spain international discussing each one.
“I had my first one, the rosary, my grandma always used to buy them for me, but obviously I couldn’t play with them because you cannot wear any jewellery,” Bellerin told The Sun.
“So I decided to get it tattooed. I think I was around 15 or 16 when I had it done, and that was my very first.
“Then, all of my sleeve represents my family, my little cousin, grandma, sister, my mum and dad and my grandad. Everything is all about my family.
“The one on my right hand means ‘friend’ in Arabic and I got it together with a friend.
“My tattoo artist is unbelievable, she is really good. It was really painful but afterwards when I looked I was just wowed.
“I’ve had them done over three years but the total amount of hours must have been about 24 all together.”
Bellerin has been a regular at the back this season for Arsenal, but recently missed several weeks with an ankle injury.
His return has been timely with Arsenal having to field Gabriel Paulista at right-back, although the Gunners have actually lost two of three league games the former has played in since returning.
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