Johan Goosen in dramatic French U-turn?

Cape Town - French rugby publication Midi Olympique has claimed that Springbok utility back Johan Goosen is set to make a dramatic return to Racing 92.

Goosen made headlines late last year when his French club announced he had retired.

The 24-year-old was reported to be taking up a commercial director's job in South Africa, a decision which left the French champions fuming.

Goosen had signed a contract extension with Racing last year, increasing his salary to €500 000 (R7 million) per year.

It has been widely speculated that Goosen made the move in an attempt to get out of his contract with Racing 92, where he was believed to have been unhappy.

There was even speculation that he could come out of retirement to play for the Cheetahs in Super Rugby before joining English club Gloucester.

But any team that wishes to sign Goosen would have to pay Racing €1m, while the club also indicated that they were planning legal proceedings against the player.

However, according to Midi Olympique, Goosen now has no choice but to return to Racing if he wants to continue his professional rugby career.

Respected European rugby writer, Gavin Mortimer, tweeted on Monday that it could only be "a matter of days" before Goosen is forced to return to Racing.

How about this for a @midi_olympique headline...
The Return of Goosen

— gavin mortimer (@gavinmortimer7) March 13, 2017

According to the paper, Goosen realises that if he wants to play rugby again it can only be with Racing because of legal restrictions
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— gavin mortimer (@gavinmortimer7) March 13, 2017

So "he's no other choice" than returning to Paris & picking up where he left off with Racing, as well as pocketing his €40k a month wages
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— gavin mortimer (@gavinmortimer7) March 13, 2017

According to sources it could be only "a matter of days" before the Goose returns to the Racing nest
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— gavin mortimer (@gavinmortimer7) March 13, 2017