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The French international (28 caps) will wear Toulouse colors from next season. A choice partly motivated by a better contractual offer from the Haut-Garonnais club compared to that of La Rochelle.
This is the main transfer window news in recent weeks. Teddy Thomas has decided to join Stade Toulousain next season. The native of Biarritz should sign a two-season contract, plus one optional. An offer that he considered more interesting than that submitted by La Rochelle, where its lease expires at the end of the season.
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“The contractual part comes into play and Stade Toulousain made me a much more attractive offer in terms of contract years” confided the French international in the columns of Midi Olympique. Teddy Thomas has never hidden the interest of the Toulouse club from his current team. However, the Maritimes maintained their extension offer for two seasons.
“I have always admired Toulouse”
If the proposal motivated his “difficult decision”, it is not the only reason for his departure to the Pink City. “I always admired Toulouse when I was young,” admitted the winger. “When a club of this standing calls you to offer you a three-year contract, it’s still difficult to refuse.”
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At 31, Teddy Thomas is in sparkling shape. Repositioned in the center by Ronan O'Gara, the La Rochelle manager, he has already scored five tries since the start of the Top 14 season. Capable of playing as a full-back, winger and center, the former Racing player will be able to bring his versatility to Ugo Mola, who particularly seeks this quality.
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