Arsenal FC

We say goodbye to the Spanish defender who made north London his home for over 10 years, as he rejoins Barcelona on a permanent transfer.

We thank you Hector and wish you and your family all the best for your return to Barcelona.” Mikel Arteta had this to say about Hector: “We today say goodbye to Hector and we thank him so much for his loyalty and commitment to Arsenal Football Club. He was named in the Premier League Team of the Season for 2015/16.