Tuesday 3 February 2015 12:42, UK
Hatem Ben Arfa's move to Nice is "finished" after FIFA refused to validate his transfer from Newcastle because he has already played for two clubs this season.
Ben Arfa has turned out for Newcastle's U21 team in the Professional Development League as one of the three permitted over-aged outfield players - before moving on loan to Hull.
Under FIFA rules players can only take part in official matches for two clubs in a season.
As it was ruled that Ben Arfa's U21 appearances were offical matches, the midfielder's planned loan move to Nice was scuppered as it would have been his third club in one season.
"It's finished with Nice," the 27-year-old midfielder said.
"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.
"There are so many possibilities that I cannot say more about my future."
The French league's judicial commission said Ben Arfa could still register and train with Nice, but he would be ineligible for match selection.
Ben Arfa said he could "possibly" find a solution "abroad".
