One of the most influential French newspapers "L'Equipe" reports that Hatem Ben Arfa, who demonstrated excellent sporting form this season, has arrived in Barcelona for the second time and is close to finalizing negotiations with the "Barcelona" club.
According to the source, the 29-year-old Frenchman, who can play in the midfield and attacking positions, visited the Catalan capital on May 1st. It is undeniable that after today's visit, H. Ben Arfa, experiencing his second youth, will reach a verbal agreement with "Barca."
Having a poor first half of the 2014-15 season with the "Hull City" team, the Frenchman returned to France in winter 2015 and signed with the "Nice" club. It seems that the "Ligue 1" club made a mistake by offering the player only a 1.5 year contract, as in the summer H. Ben Arfa will be able to join Barcelona without any fee.
This possibility has also piqued Barcelona's interest, and on June 30th of this year, H. Ben Arfa will most likely become the first Catalan summer signing. The Spanish champions did not acquire Celta Vigo winger Nolito in winter, so the Frenchman became the next target.
H. Ben Arfa scored 18 goals and provided five assists in 36 matches this season.
Best moments of this season's player:
