TOP 14 2023-2024 – Despite the player’s denial a few weeks ago, Cheslin Kolbe could well leave RC Toulon at the end of the season, according to Midi Olympique and L’Équipe.
Le feuilleton Cheslin Kolbe is not finished. And this despite the player’s denial and a contract which runs until June 2024. At the end of 2022, a departure at the end of the season had already been mentioned, but the South African had swept this hypothesis in the press.
I assure you and the fans can believe me: I will be in Toulon next year! The latest misinformation about me has been frustrating and it has caused a lot of distractions as well as pressure around me. It’s just crazy! I’ll be there and who knows, maybe I’ll stay longer than people say. I am very fulfilled in Toulon.
However, our colleagues announce that a departure is still envisaged as of this summer. Cheslin Kolbe does have a clause allowing him to leave RC Toulon, and several Japanese clubs are on the way. The best positioned would be the Sungoliath from Tokyowhich could also accommodate Beauden Barrettthe New Zealand opener.
In this case, if the departure was confirmed, the club of the Rade would receive compensation from the future club of the South African winger, and would also see his payroll much reduced, since Cheslin Kolbe has one of the highest salaries in the Top 14. In short, Toulon would have enough to recruit, but it will not be easy to find players of their caliber, because most are already committed for the 2023-2024 season.
With one year left on his contract, Toulon winger Cheslin Kolbe could leave La Rade at the end of the season. 🔴⚫️
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