Starting at 38 with Argentina during the World Cup, pillar Francisco Gomez Kodela joins Stade Français.
Lyon’s Argentinian international pillar Francisco Gomez Kodela has signed with Stade Français, the Parisian club, currently 4th in the Top 14, announced on Tuesday.The club is pleased to announce the arrival of experienced right pillar Francisco Gomez Kodela, from Lyon and after a great World Cup. Hired as an additional player, Francisco is already here and is committed to us for the whole season», indicated Stade Français.
He arrives to make up for the absence of the Georgian Giorgi Melikidze, currently injured in the neck. Gomez Kodela (38 years old, 35 caps) has been playing at Lou since 2016, after spending time with Biarritz (2011-2014) and Bordeaux-Bègles (2014-2016). Last season, the Argentinian played fourteen matches in all competitions, including seven as a starter.
Gomez Kodela started with the Pumas during the 2023 World Cup, finishing in 4th place (7 matches, 5 starts). Stade Français faces Castres on Saturday during the 5th day of Top 14. For their resumption on October 29, the Ile-de-France residents lost on the Bayonne pitch (16-3).
