2023-12-20 20:11:22
His disappointing performances following the World Cup played with the French XV have not damaged his credit. Gaël Fickou, three-quarter center and captain of Racing 92, has extended his contract with the Hauts-de-Seine club until 2027, Ciel et Blanc announced on Thursday. The 29-year-old extended his lease by three years with a team joined in 2021, during the season, from Stade Français.
“I am extending my contract with Racing 92 with immense pleasure,” explains the person concerned in a club press release. This club has become my family and I am honored to continue to wear its colors. We have built a very strong team, and I am confident that we can reach new heights together. »
Wave of extensions at Racing 92
“Gaël embodies the values of Racing 92, both on a sporting and human level,” underlines its president, Laurent Travers. His exceptional leadership as a man and captain is a key element in the club’s continued progress. We are delighted to see him continue his journey with Racing 92. »
The captain of the Hauts-de-Seine club is the fourth player to extend his contract in the squad of the current leader of the Top 14 in December. Third row Jordan Joseph, fly-half Antoine Gibert and English wing-back Henry Arundell also chose to continue the adventure within the team coached by the Englishman.
Gaël Fickou wore the Racing 92 jersey 49 times. An indisputable starter in the French team (85 caps), he participated in the World Cup ended on October 15 by the Blues in the quarter-final against South Africa.
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