Hector Bellerin: Arsenal defender invests in Forest Green Rovers

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has turn out to be the second largest shareholder in League Two Forest Green Rovers.

It went absolutely vegan in 2015 and have become the world’s first carbon-neutral sports activities membership in 2017.

Bellerin, who desires to assist the membership’s inexperienced agenda, mentioned: “Forest Green are exhibiting others the best way.”

The Spain worldwide added: “So many individuals really feel there isn’t any resolution to the world’s issues, however Forest Green are already doing loads.

“I am so excited to be a part of the FGR household. I will be serving to the place I can, supporting individuals who need to change the world for the higher.”

The 25-year-old is understood for being a socially acutely aware footballer and not too long ago raised cash to plant 60,000 timber in the Amazon rainforest.

His new position with FGR will see him work with chairman Dale Vince and the membership on elevating the environmental agenda in soccer – amongst golf equipment, leagues and followers.

Bellerin’s shareholding just isn’t above a threshold the place it will be deemed a battle of curiosity.

He added: “Once I first performed Forest Green Rovers [in a pre-season friendly in 2014], all I knew about them was that it was a great distance from London!

“As I heard extra in regards to the membership and its work, I knew I wished to fulfill them and be a part of it.”

Vince, who has put in an natural pitch and has consulted with Premier League groups about additionally going inexperienced, mentioned: “I like Hector’s strategy, his private journey and the issues he is attempting to do – they make sense.

“I am wanting ahead to working with him on FGR and this wider agenda we’ve a shared curiosity in.”