According to information from Rugbyrama, the Stade français hooker (30 years old, three appearances this season) would have announced to his “technical staff and partners” that he would end his career at the end of the season. Very prone to injuries, Panis explains this choice to avoid “becoming a liability for (his) club”. “Unfortunately, like my career, I have once again experienced a hellish cycle of repeated injuries this year,” he confides to Rugbyrama. “I haven't been available for the club very often in recent months and I think it's fair to stop. It's time."
Laurent Panis also explains this choice by his desire to devote more time to his family. “My partner is pregnant with our second child. Our eldest daughter is two years old. I'm tired of not being able to fully enjoy all these moments with family. I want to take advantage of it,” he admits.
“Lovers of Stade français”, Laurent Panis has only met - during his career - with one manager outside of Stade français, to consider leaving the Parisian club. The question of leaving the club for another this summer did not arise. The “cement between the old and new generations of players”, as the club describes it, will initially take advantage of this post-career period to go on vacation, a “luxury”. Before imagining a second life, after his 134 matches - and 46 starts - with Stade français.