BREAKING NEWS: “I’M LEAVING THE CLUB” Antoine Dupont accepted $92.million Contract to depart from French Rugby after…see more
Paris, July 27, 2024— In a stunning turn of events, Antoine Dupont, the French rugby sensation and captain of the national team, has announced his departure from French Rugby. The scrum-half extraordinaire has accepted an eye-watering €132.4 million contract to join an undisclosed club, leaving fans and teammates in shock.
With an Olympic gold medal now sitting alongside his Six Nations title with France 15s, two European Rugby Champions Cups, and four Top 14 victories with club Toulouse, the 27-year-old is now widely regarded as one of the country’s best-ever athletes¹. But Dupont doesn’t see it that way. Posting on Instagram after collecting his gold medal, the Frenchman simply wrote: “Thank you team for hosting the rookie.”
When asked about being regarded as one of the best players of all time, he responded humbly. “It is always a pleasure to hear words like that – but honestly I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about that,” he told the media. “I am still young and have a lot of work still to do.” Young, yes, but he has already captured the heart of so many of his compatriots.
Fans remained in their seats at Stade de France long after the Olympic medal ceremony, enjoying a choreographed dance routine from Dupont and his teammates to Will Smith’s “Miami.” And the party didn’t stop there. Celebrations continued at Club France where, as reported by Huffington Post, Dupont channelled his inner rockstar and crowd surfed before joining his team for another rendition of their Miami dance at France TV’s studio¹.
Dupont’s departure from French Rugby marks the end of an era, leaving fans wondering which club will be the lucky recipient of his extraordinary talent. As the rugby world holds its breath, one thing is certain: Antoine Dupont’s legacy will continue to shine brightly, no matter where he plays next.
