Rugby TRANSFERS – According to Actu Rugby, George Ford (31 years old, Sale) finally refused the second contract offer from ASM Clermont to stay in England.
HAS Clermontthe position of fly-half has been at the heart of discussions for several weeks and the announcement of the retirement of Benjamin Urdapilleta. THE Jaunards are therefore looking for a number 10 of international stature whileEnzo Hervé (26 years old, RC Toulon) should settle down in Auvergne for several seasons.
George Ford refuse, Tomas Albornoz new priority
A few days ago, the English press, and in particular Planet Rugbyannounced the arrival of George Ford has Clermont. After a first refusal, the Jaunards came back with a higher offer to try to convince the 31-year-old English fly-half. But there would ultimately be no agreement, since the Sale player would have decided to repel, once again, Clermont's advances, in order to remain available to the XV de la Rose.
The trails leading to Harry Plummer (26 years old, New Zealand) and Ross Byrne (29 years old, Ireland) should not succeed either. Therefore, theASM Clermont made Argentinian Tomas Bathrobe (27 years old, Treviso) his new priority for the number 10 position. The Argentinian would be inclined to join ASM, but he is under contract until 2026 with the Benetton. The Auvergnats will therefore have to be convincing for the Italian club to release the Argentinian international in 19 caps with the Pumas early.
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