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Former Hatem Ben Arfa teammate on the side of Nice, Yoan Cardinale told a tasty anecdote about the French striker.
Free of any contract since his departure from Lille almost three years ago, Hatem Ben Arfa has still formalized the end of his career. A career that led him on the side of Nice for a season. The 2015-2016, which left an unforgettable memory to Yoan Cardinale, former porter of the Aiglons.
During an interview with journalist Timothé Crépin, Yoan Cardinale returned to his first game played with professionals under the colors of the gym. It was in 2015, during a trip to Rennes (Nice won 1-4 with a goal from Ben Arfa, editor's note). The 30-year-old porter then told a tasty anecdote on the pre-match concerning Hatem Ben Arfa.
Ben Arfa: “It's crazy! They put Sylvain Armand in the axis »
“Claude Puel shows the eleven holder of Rennes. And there, Hatem laughs in front of the painting. I am with another player and we say to him: “Hatem, why are you laughing?” »And he replies: 'It's crazy! They put Sylvain Armand in the axis. I will kill him ', ” Remember, cardinal.
And to continue: ” On the first goal we scored in Rennes, Hatem fixes Sylvain Armand, he returns to his left foot, he pretends to wrap, finally he goes to his right foot and Armand turns. And at halftime he tells us: 'I told you that I was going to kill him.' “ An anecdote that sums up the unpredictable character of “HBA” well.
During this exercise 20215-2016, Hatem Ben Arfa scored 17 goals and issued 6 assists in 34 Ligue 1 matches. It is the best season of his statistical career. Moreover, his performances on the Côte d'Azur had allowed him to find a place in the France team.
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