Stade Toulousain has not really been active on the transfer market. After an exceptional season and a Champions Cup-Top 14 double, the Haut-Garonne club has mainly focused on extending its executives and the emergence of its new nuggets. At the heart of this picture, only Naoto Saito came to fill the Toulouse ranks to compensate for the departure of Baptiste Germain to Bayonne. If he still remains in the shadow of Paul Graou, the Japanese has stood out during his various outings.
One more season for Saito
To the point of already convincing the red and black staff. According to information from Olympic MiddayStade Toulousain would have decided to extend the contract of its scrum half. Initially, Saito signed up for one season with the reigning champions, with another year optional. He will thus activate the latter and remain in France. With the doubles to come, he should have the opportunity to show himself and grab some playing time. Especially since the performances of Paul Graou, his main competitor in the absence of Antoine Dupont, are struggling to convince.
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To summarize
Stade Toulousain has decided to extend the contract of a recruit, who arrived during the off-season in France. Naoto Saito will thus remain in the Top 14. The Japanese international will activate his option for an additional season.
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