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Ex-Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa joins Lille on a six-month deal

Hatem Ben Arfa has ended his eight-month exile from football after signing with Ligue 1 champions Lille for the rest of the season.

The 34-year-old, who gained cult hero status at Newcastle while also featuring for Hull City and PSG, had been without a club after leaving Bordeaux at the end of last season.

But after missing the first half of the 2021-22 campaign, the Frenchman has returned to top-flight football, joining the 10th club of his 18-year career.

Hatem Ben Arfa (right) has joined French champions Lille on a six-month deal
The 34-year-old, who has been a free agent since May, signed with Lille on Wednesday

Ben Arfa revealed he was delighted to have joined Lille and says it is an 'honour' for him to join the reigning French champions.