It's official !
International third line Grégory Alldritt has extended his contract with La Rochelle by three years, with whom he is now linked until 2026, President Vincent Merling announced on Wednesday.
"It's a source of pride, I'm very happy to continue at this club which, I think, is very close to my values," the 25-year-old told a press conference.
"That's what I liked five years ago when I chose this club: the enthusiasm around it, the humility... We've always been a humble club, which has never taken on what it is not,” he added.
His extension is "a marker of the club's ambitions and ability to retain its best elements", welcomed the general manager of Stade Rochelais Pierre Venayre.
29 tries in 81 games
“We also assess the strength of a club on this.
A player like Greg is obviously extremely coveted and the fact that he is committed to our project over the long term shows that there is great confidence, ”continued the leader.
Trained in Auch, Alldritt has worn the colors of the caravelle club since 2017, crowned European champion against the Irish of Leinster (24-21) last Saturday in Marseille.
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In five seasons, he became a manager and then the captain of Stade Rochelais, playing a total of 81 games and scoring 29 tries.
At the same time, the Gersois settled in the France team (31 selections), actively participating in the Grand Slam of the Blues during the last Six Nations Tournament.
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