PSG sign Hatem Ben Arfa on two-year deal
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the signing of Hatem Ben Arfa on a two-year deal.
The 29-year-old, who scored 17 goals in 37 appearances for Nice last season, has signed a two year contract with the Ligue champions.
The 29-year-old was out of contract at Nice and the French champions have beaten off competition from a number of clubs across Europe, reportedly including Southampton and Leicester, for his signature.
Ben Arfa was always thought to be heading away from the Riviera after scoring 18 goals last season and making France’s reserve list for Euro 2016.
He told his new club’s website: “Signing with Paris Saint-Germain is a very happy and a proud moment. Paris Saint-Germain has always been a very special team for me, so to wear this jersey at the Parc des Princes is a childhood dream.
“I’d like to thank Nice, who enabled me to refind pleasure in playing football and to show the French public what I’m capable of on the pitch.”
PSG Chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaïfi said: “I am happy to welcome such a talented player as Hatem Ben Arfa to our club.
“For numerous years now, Hatem has been a major player in French football and was one of the most brilliant players in Ligue 1 last season.
“Our fans have been anticipating the arrival of a player of his style and I know he will provide them with a lot of excitement on the field. With his support, Paris Saint-Germain reaffirms its commitment to develop a spectacular style of football.”
His career in England had ended in ignominious fashion last year, culminating in a failed loan spell with Hull after a falling out with Alan Pardew at Newcastle United.
