Racing 92 to launch legal proceedings against Johan Goosen after retirement
Wednesday 4 January 2017 10:11, UK
Racing 92 are launching legal action against Johan Goosen in the wake of his shock retirement last month.
Goosen stunned the Top 14 club last month by quitting the sport at the age of 24 and club president Jacky Lorenzetti said at the time "judicial follow-up" would be considered.
The South Africa full-back was the league's player of the year in 2015-16 and is reported to have quit in order to take up a commercial director's role in his homeland.
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A statement from the club read: "Racing 92 regrets to announce that Johan Goosen has not appeared at the club for the last two days and seems to have vacated his residence at Le Plessis-Robinson.
"As far as Racing 92 is concerned, Johan Goosen still remains bound to the club by an employment contract lasting four years, while his residence, company car, locker, and place in the locker-room all remain at his disposal.
"To this effect, Johan Goosen remains on the list of players qualified by the EPCR to play in the Champions Cup, starting with the match between Racing 92 and Munster this Saturday.
"In response to Johan Goosen's behaviour, Racing 92 is forced to initiate several legal proceedings aimed at enforcing its rights and redressing the harm done to the club.
"Racing 92 believes that the club is a victim of blatant fraud which Johan Goosen, his associates and various advisers must answer for in court."
