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title: "French star, Gael Fickou, set for dramatic switch to Toulon"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Jonny Black"
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published: "2026-04-14T14:25:24Z"
modified: "2026-04-14T14:28:22Z"
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# French star, Gael Fickou, set for dramatic switch to Toulon

**Gael Fickou is set to make a switch to Toulon at the end of the season, leaving behind Racing 92.**

The French international will move from Racing 92 to join the former European Champions at the end of the season after joining Racing in 2021. This will be the centre’s fourth club. He has also played for Toulouse and Stade Français.

According to L’Equipe, the agreement will see the French player released from his contract a year early to join Toulon on a two-year deal.

> Selon [@lequipe](https://twitter.com/lequipe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), Gaël Fickou rejoindra le RCT à la fin de la saison 🔴⚫️\
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> Il s’est engagé pour les 2 prochaines saisons après avoir trouvé un accord avec le Racing pour être libéré de sa dernière année de contrat ! \
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> Que pensez-vous de cette recrue ? [pic.twitter.com/hQBPcAwKvd](https://t.co/hQBPcAwKvd)
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> — L'ÉCHO DE MAYOL (@EchodeMayol) [April 14, 2026](https://twitter.com/EchodeMayol/status/2044030787633180829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Fickou’s French career

Fickou made his debut for France at just 18 years old in the 2013 Six Nations against Scotland, scoring his first try for his nation the following year against England.

The centre went on to make 98 appearances for his country and has scored 17 tries, including three at World Cups.

He featured just once for France in the 2025 Six Nations, but was a huge surprise to miss out on the 2026 Six Nations, where France went on to retain their title.

> INFO L'ÉQUIPE. Damian Penaud (29 ans, 59 sélections) et Gaël Fickou (31 ans, 98 sélections) ne figureront pas dans le groupe des 42 dévoilé par le sélectionneur Fabien Galthié mercredi pour préparer le Tournoi des Six Nations. [https://t.co/2Hrnmeped9](https://t.co/2Hrnmeped9) [pic.twitter.com/5Br150rY10](https://t.co/5Br150rY10)
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> — L'Équipe (@lequipe) [January 20, 2026](https://twitter.com/lequipe/status/2013630416276623787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## What next at Toulon?

Toulon are currently preparing for a Champions Cup [semi-final](https://readrugbyunion.com/2026/04/13/2026-investec-champions-cup-semi-finals-dates-and-venues-confirmed/) against Leinster, and while their form hasn’t been great in recent months in the league, they are still only two points behind eighth place. They face Montauban this weekend, who have only won one league match all year and will aim to catch Racing 92 in seventh with a bonus point win.