French media outlets, led by Midi Olympique, have been led to believe that Dan Carter could be on the verge of signing a world record deal which would make the All Blacks first five-eighth one of the richest players in rugby.
Sebastien Chabal is alleged to be the highest paid rugby player in the world, but it seems Racing Metro in France could again break the bank in signing Carter in a deal worth a total of $4.8 million NZD.
Jacky Lorenzetti, the club's rich owner, seems intent to turn Metro back into a powerhouse rugby side, with the Western Paris based club having won the Pro D2 (second tier) in 2008/09 to win promotion to the Top 14 (the top tier), and are looking to win the French championship or an European trophy in the next three to four years.
As Racing Club de France, the team has won five French titles, from 1892 to 1990, and could add Carter to a glittering list of players.
Along with Chabel, Les Bleus lock Lionel Nallet captains the team, and Francois Steyn and Juan-Martin Hernandez are the two high profile acquisitions signed by the club in recent years, with Carter clearly the goal this season.
Media reported that Carter met with Lorenzetti from Racing Metro, and some potential suitors at Bath, while in London with the Crusaders.
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