Ben Arfa's Nice move 'finished'

French international Hatem Ben Arfa's move to Nice is "finished" after FIFA refused to validate his transfer from Newcastle because he had already played for two clubs this season, he said Tuesday.

"It's finished with Nice," said the 27-year-old midfielder, adding he could "possibly" find a solution "abroad".

"I'm depressed, very sad, but I will not stop my career like that, I'm ready to go to the North Pole to play," he told a press conference.

"There are so many possibilities that I cannot say more about my future," added the former Lyon and Marseille player.