Hatem Ben Arfa to PSG: Latest Transfer Details, Reaction and More

French forward Hatem Ben Arfa completed his move from OGC Nice to Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal on Friday, continuing his remarkable career resurgence. 

The news was confirmed by the French champions on Friday:

The 29-year-old returned to his native France in 2015 after a disappointing spell in the Premier League, where he spent time with Newcastle United and Hull City.

He was considered a flop in England, but he showed all of the talent that led to his initial transfer to Nice in 2015-16. He scored an impressive 17 goals and added six assists in Ligue 1, per WhoScored.com. 

After some time to reflect on his slipping trajectory, Ben Arfa bounced back to enjoy a terrific season with Les Aiglons, as illustrated by Squawka:

BT Sport compiled a highlight reel of the winger's best bits during his time at Nice, where Ben Arfa's Ligue 1 career was rejuvenated:

The speedster has always had a keen eye for goal, and his ability to conjure moments of genius with the ball at his feet remains his biggest asset. This statistic from WhoScored.com shows Ben Arfa's willingness to commit defenders:

There are some obvious risks involved with this deal for PSG. New manager Unai Emery is a stickler for detail, applying meticulous preparation to his team setup and placing great tactical responsibility on his players.

These facets aren't areas that Ben Arfa has typically excelled in. At an illustrious club, there will be more focus on the player, too.

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Nevertheless, the Frenchman potentially represents excellent value. He was content in the French top flight last term, and he's a player who has showed on numerous occasions he can alter the course of a tight game with his brilliance.

Football writer Liam Canning spoke positively of the player's career turnaround, switching from Premier League misfit to joining the French champions in the space of 18 months:

After the departure of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, there's a sense that the title holders needed another free spirit in the forward line. And Tom Coast took a crack at predicting PSG's attacking lineup with Ben Arfa in the mix:

It's a remarkable turnaround for Ben Arfa, who was little more than an afterthought this time last year and now gets the chance to prove he belongs at the highest level.

To his great credit, he has clawed his way back up to the summit of the sport and now has the chance to challenge for the kind of major honours befitting his talent.