Nice president confirms Barcelona want Ben Arfa
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- May 7, 2016
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Nice president, Jean-Pierre Rivere, has revealed that Hatem Ben Arfa may sign for Barcelona at the end of this season.
The 29-year-old’s current deal runs out this summer and according to L’Equipe, the two clubs are in advanced negotiations over the player.
“Barcelona are indeed one of the numerous clubs who have asked for Hatem,” Rivere told France 3.
“Frankly if it could happen I would be very, very happy for Hatem, who deserves to go to a club like Barca.
“You don’t refuse a club like Barca, in my opinion, but it’s his decision.
“If I was a player, I wouldn’t ask any questions, I’d go to Barca. I would be very happy if it happens and we’re very happy for the club as well because it shows that at Nice we’re capable of sometimes having exceptional players.
“But it’s not yet done, according to what Hatem has told me. They’re still in discussions.”
Ben Arfa has scored 17 times this season and provided five assists, to help Nice sit in fifth place in Ligue 1, with two matches to play.
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