Au revoir Ian.
After weeks of rumour, it has been finally confirmed today that Ian Madigan is leaving Leinster to join a Top 14 side in France.
The Ireland outhalf – who was key to Leinster’s 24-7 win over Munster last night – has ended speculation about his future by joining Bordeaux Bègles from next season.
The no. 10 has found himself behind Johnny Sexton in the pecking order at Leinster this term, and in a statement this afternoon, his province confirmed the move at the end of the current campaign,
“Leinster Rugby can this afternoon confirm that Ian Madigan will leave Leinster at the end of the current season to join Bordeaux Bègles in the French Top 14.”“Madigan has played 135 times for Leinster, scoring 765 points (24 tries) since his debut in May 2009 against the Newport Gwent Dragons and has won two Heineken Cups, a Challenge Cup and two PRO12 titles during his time with Leinster. He has also won 25 Irish caps and two 6 Nations titles.”
“while this was a very difficult decision for me to make, leaving the club that I have represented my whole professional life, I feel that the timing is right and it is a challenge that I’m looking forward to.
“Bordeaux Bègles are a team that are making strides in the Top 14 and in Europe and I look forward to being part of that journey and to experiencing a new style of rugby and a new life in France.”
And Brian O’Driscoll has already had his say
It must be for the cash & not the titles huh @AdamCoopy 😉! #goodlucktohim https://t.co/vSOnACOp49
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) December 28, 2015
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