OFFICIAL: Bellerin joins Sporting CP

It is official, Hector Bellerin has signed for Sporting CP. He has joined the Portuguese side on a contract until the end of the season.

Barca say it is a permanent transfer but don't reveal the financial details. As per prior reports, Bellerin leaves for a fee of €1m plus bonuses.

The right-back joined Barcelona as a free agent at the start of the season and agreed to a low salary in order to complete the move.

During the five months at Camp Nou, Bellerin played 494 minutes across 7 matches. He was Xavi's third choice at right-back behind Jules Kounde and Sergi Roberto.