England winger of Nigerian descent, Gabriel Ibitoye is set to move to France after a compensation fee was agreed with Harlequins.
The 22-year-old, who has been a regular ‘apprentice’ under Eddie Jones, has signed a two-year contract with Agen, meaning he will no longer be eligible for international selection.
Quins offered Ibitoye a cut-price deal in light of the financial squeeze caused by COVID-19 and salary cap tightening, but could not agree on new terms.
Ibitoye was subsequently free to leave, but Quins wanted a development fee having brought the youngster through their academy.
Meanwhile, Premiership clubs will begrudgingly agree to the emergency ‘Eight Nations’ plan for the autumn on the proviso it never is played again.
