Rowing player extends for another year

It's now official, Aviron Bayonnais flyhalf, Camille Lopez, has signed a contract extension for an additional season. The 35-year-old player, who had announced his intention to end his career at the end of the season, will therefore continue to wear the colors of Bayonne until June 2026, as reported by L'Equipe. This extension puts an end to the rumors that have been circulating in recent weeks and crowns a season already marked by great performances from Lopez. Arriving in Bayonne in 2022 from Clermont, the player quickly took on the role of leader in the team, on and off the pitch. This season, he participated in 13 matches, in the Top 14 and the European Cup.

Lopez prolongs the pleasure

Originally, Camille Lopez thought of retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 season, but a series of discussions with the Aviron Bayonnais staff, as well as the arrival of Joris Segonds, changed the situation. Lopez explained that sharing responsibilities with Segonds, a former Stade Français player, eased the pressure on him and allowed him to take on a different role within the team. “I agreed to do one more year. I am still passionate about this sport and the conditions have changed with this new sharing of responsibilities”explained Lopez. The official announcement of Lopez's extension was greeted with enthusiasm by Aviron Bayonnais fans, who are delighted to see their number 10 remain at the head of the team for one more season. “The story continues!”. The supporters are delighted to see their playing master stay for another season.