Hatem Ben Arfa finalises move to Nice after ending season without a club

Hatem Ben Arfa has completed a permanent move to Ligue 1 side Nice after being forced to finish the season without a club.

The French Football Federation blocked the 28-year-old's initial move to the club back in February due to a breach of regulations.

The Frenchman is not permitted to play officially for three clubs in a season and he had already represented Hull City and the Newcastle Under-21s.

Now, it has been confirmed via Nice's Twitter page that the winger has joined their ranks on a permanent basis.

Maintenant, c'est OFFICIEL ! Hatem #BenArfa 1ère recrue de l'@ogcnice 2015-16. pic.twitter.com/YXLHxA7j9a

— OGC Nice (@ogcnice) June 9, 2015