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Pro D2: international fullback Jean-Marcellin Buttin should not extend his contract with SU

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In recent days, SU has worked on players at the end of their contract for next season.

Several elements are coming to the end of their contract in 2025. Among them, captain Arnaud Duputs. According to Olympic Middaythe third line would have extended its lease for three additional seasons, until 2028.

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Asked about this at a post-match press conference, the Basque did not have time to respond, interrupted by the club’s communications officer. “I didn’t sign anything…” he simply slipped away, with a broad smile leaving no room for doubts. Our colleagues also announce the extension of Iban Etcheverry for two seasons, until 2027.

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It happens behind the scenes

But other issues still need to be resolved. Internally, we are told that the club wishes “as a priority” to retain its young players, namely Pierre Jouvin, Clément Garrigues and Valentin Gayraud. The latter also proclaimed his desire to continue the adventure in Agen in our columns in recent weeks: “I would like to re-sign with the club. I started in juniors in Agen. My family is from here. It’s a pride to represent this club and this city. »

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It seems likely to see the third row continue at Agen, while his performances shine through. In the direction of departures, this will also change. Vincent Farré has already announced, in our columns, the end of his professional career. “I have good hope, if my body allows it, of doing one last season in the Federal with Aire-sur-Adour. But normally, this will be my last season with the SUA,” explained the Landais.

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According to our information, the optional year of Jean-Marcellin Buttin (32 years old) was not activated by the SUA, and the full-back should leave Lot-et-Garonne at the end of the season. Just like Hayam El Bibouji, the hooker loaned this year by the Section Paloise, and who should return to Béarn. Furthermore, the club hopes to complete several files in the coming weeks, in order to turn to recruitment quickly.

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