Midfielder Ben Arfa bids farewell to PSG

Paris March 29 (IANS) Paris Saint Germain s attacking midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa on Thursday said that he would leave the French football club next June at the end of his contract.

The 31-year-old who has not played in any official match this season joined the club in 2016 with the help of PSG s president Nasser al-Khelaifi reports Efe.

"Soon my PSG adventure will come to an end. Despite the difficult times I am happy to have worn this shirt. I will keep the wonderful memories of my teammates and with this message I would like to take the opportunity to thank the many who have supported me " Ben Arfa wrote on his official Instagram account.

PSG coach Unai Emery made Ben Arfa play only during the latter s first season where he participated in 23 matches of Ligue 1 and appeared three times in both the French Cup and UEFA Champions League.

Since the arrival of the Brazilian forward Neymar Jr. Ben Arfa fell out of favour with Emery.

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