Ben Arfa opts for Nice switch
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Nice, France (SportsNetwork.com) - France international Hatem Ben Arfa has returned to Ligue 1 after signing an 18-month contract with Nice.
Ben Arfa was released by Newcastle on Sunday to pave the way for his return to Ligue 1, where he previously enjoyed a successful spell with Marseille more than four years ago.
The 27-year-old left Marseille for Newcastle, and he was on a season-long loan at Hull City this term before the agreement was ended early by Tigers manager Steve Bruce, who didn't care for Ben Arfa's attitude.
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Newcastle also had little interest in the Frenchman, and he will now hope to get a fresh start back in his native country after tallying 14 goals in 86 games for the Magpies.