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Hatem Ben Arfa permanent deal sealed.

January 5th, 2011 | 59 Comments |

Ben Arfa: A permanent signing now.
Ben Arfa: A permanent signing now.
After much speculation, Newcastle United have finally confirmed that a permanent deal for Hatem Ben Arfa has been signed. Ben Arfa, originally brought in as a one year loan deal under Chris Hughton, has signed a deal that will leave the 23 year old French international contracted to the club until 2015.

The player himself has made a statement about the signing on the club’s official website, where he said:

“I am absolutely delighted to be signing for Newcastle United on a permanent basis.”

“During my short time at the club, I thoroughly enjoyed playing for the team and for the supporters too. This is a great club and I am very happy to be committing my future to them.

“I am getting back to fitness as quickly as I can and am really looking forward to getting back to St James’ Park, seeing the lads again, and of course working with Alan Pardew and his staff.

“During my time out, I have been inundated with messages of support from fans and I want to repay them all with good performances on the pitch later this season.” (more…)