Tag: Nice

  • Former Newcastle United winger considering retirement

    Former Newcastle United winger considering retirement

    The agent of Hatem Ben Arfa has said the winger may quit football after being refused the right to play for new club Nice by the French Football League. The 27-year-old moved to the Ligue 1 club in January after leaving Newcastle United by mutual consent. However, the rules state that one player cannot play…

  • Nice agree move for Hatem Ben Arfa

    Nice agree move for Hatem Ben Arfa

    Hatem Ben Arfa is on the verge of joining Nice on loan after the Ligue 1 club reached an agreement with the Newcastle midfielder. The former French international has six months remaining on his current contract at St James Park and had been on loan with Hull City. However, concerns over his fitness, attitude and…

  • Arsenal complete signing of Colombian keeper Ospina

    Arsenal complete signing of Colombian keeper Ospina

    Arsenal have completed the signing of Colombian keeper David Ospina from Nice. Ospina was one of the stand out performers at the World Cup in Brazil this summer and will now join up with his new side in their upcoming tour of the United States. The North London club will unveil the keeper towards the…

  • Arsenal in talks to sign Colombia goalkeeper

    Arsenal in talks to sign Colombia goalkeeper

      Arsenal are close to signing Nice goalkeeper David Ospina after agreeing a fee, Football Express News understands. A source close to the Emirates Stadium told FEN the Colombian shot-stopper should join this week for £3.2 million. He has declined a new contract at Nice in the hope of finding a new challenge elsewhere, and…