HATEM BEN ARFA proved he is the ultimate luxury player by REFUSING to head the ball during his Real Valladolid unveiling.
The former Newcastle bad boy, 32, has signed a deal with the Spanish strugglers until the end of the season.
Hatem Ben Arfa refused to head the ball during his Real Valladolid unveilingCredit: Twitter@GFFN
Ben Arfa proved he really is the ultimate luxury signingCredit: Twitter@GFFN
Brazilian legend Ronaldo is the club’s main shareholder and is believed to have played a big role in convincing Ben Arfa to save his side from relegation.
It’s clear the World Cup hero wants the Frenchman to inspire his new team-mates with flair, skill and technique.
Because when it comes to clearing the ball out of defence, Ben Arfa probably isn’t your man.
The winger demonstrated his skills with the ball at his feet during his unveiling on Wednesday.
But when asked to do some headers by reporters, Ben Arfa said he wasn’t going to do that “because of my hair.”
In further hilarious scenes, the winger added at his press conference that he has chosen the No 3 jersey at Valladolid “because it looked pretty.”
Fans will be hoping he can do a job either way after leaving French side Rennes.
Ben Arfa has also played for Lyon, Hull, Marseille, Nice and PSG.
His first appearance for Valladolid could come against Mallorca on Saturday.
Hatem Ben Arfa’s PSG contract included enormous ‘ethics premium’ providing he didn’t slag off club or turn up late
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
