Newcastle to make Ben Arfa’s move permanent
English Premier League outfit, Newcastle United is expected to announce the signing of French midfield maestro http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hatem-Ben-Arfa-c15884 on a permanent basis when the transfer window re-opens this January.
The 23-year-old Frenchman joined Newcastle United from French Ligue 1 side http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-de-Marseille-c40127 for a season-long loan. Ben Arfa made an impressive start to the Premier League for Newcastle United. However, his great start came to a shattering halt when
he broke his leg in two places, thanks to a poor tackle by Manchester City midfielder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nigel-de-Jong-c27882 in October.
Hatem Ben Arfa could only make four appearances for the Toons before that horrendous injury but his performances had done enough to prompt the Newcastle hierarchy to make his loan move permanent. It has been reported that the Magpies are willing to pay Marseille
5 million Euros for the 23-year-old.
It has also been said that new Newcastle manager, Alan Pardew has met with Ben Arfa and has discussed things with the new manager who is also very keen to keep the winger at St James’ park.
Hatem Ben Arfa is making great recovery from his injury and it is expected that he will make a comeback by February.
The French footballer is of Tunisian descent and in 2002, he signed with French Ligue 1 side, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-Lyonnais-c40130 and had a successful time there as he helped Lyon win 3 Ligue 1 titles.
After a break-through career with Lyon in which he made 64 appearances and scored 7 goals, he signed for arch rivals, Olympique de Marseille after a huge transfer saga that required the intervention of French Football Association.
After 2 years at Marseille, Hatem Ben Arfa was loaned out to newly-promoted Newcastle United this summer.
After progressing through the French national youth ranks where he won the 2004 UEFA European under-17 Championship, Ben Arfa made his senior team debut against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Faroe-Islands-c2896 and scored in the 5-0 win.
Being of Tunisian descent, Ben Arfa was given a chance to represent http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 at international stage.
Tags: