Ben Arfa’s agent Simon Stainrod: “Hatem was a little bit upset by what happened with Chris but while it sounds harsh, football is football and his responsibility is with Newcastle United.
“You have to be professional and he can’t wait to start working with Alan.
"He’s got a good reputation as a coach and even though he’s someone different, you get used to that in football.”
“It won’t stop because he’s a talent and that’s what happens at big clubs.
“We have to have a big-club mentality and hold on to our best player.”