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Simon Zebo's move from Munster to Racing 92 is 'no done deal', says Ronan O'Gara

Munster's Simon Zebo
Image: Simon Zebo will play in the Top 14 next season

Simon Zebo's move from Munster to Racing 92 at the end of the season is "no done deal", according to the French side's assistant coach Ronan O'Gara.

On Monday, the 27-year-old confirmed his decision to leave the Irish province, with Munster and the IRFU unable to match offers for the utility back made by 'several European clubs'.

Reports in the Irish media this week indicated Racing had won the race for the Zebo's signature but former Irish international O'Gara, who has coached with the Parisien side since 2013, says those reports are premature.

Ronan O'Gara looks on as Racing 92 warm up for their Champions Cup clash
Image: Ronan O'Gara says French clubs are willing 'to flash the cash' to sign Zebo

"This is awkward. There seems to be a presumption that Simon Zebo is moving from Munster to Racing 92 next season," O'Gara wrote in his column for the Irish Examiner.

"I've been even called the equivalent of Tadhg Kennelly! This much I know. Simon Zebo will move to France's Top 14 after this season. Yes, we are in the frame. But this is a fast-moving story and as late as last night I was told there are four Top 14 clubs seriously interested in acquiring his services and more than willing to flash the cash to do so.

"Until his club of choice says he's coming until Simon signs something, there are no other facts I can confirm. I'm not being clever.

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"Racing want Zebo, but until someone tells me otherwise, it's no done deal."