Newcastle Falcons winger Mateo Carreras moves to French club Bayonne with immediate effect

Newcastle Falcons have agreed to allow Mateo Carreras to move to French club Bayonne with immediate effect.

Carreras was set to leave the Falcons at the end of the 2023-24 Gallagher Premiership season after agreeing a deal with Bayonne.

But the Argentine winger’s move has been fast-tracked amid an injury crisis at the Top 14 side.

"Newcastle Falcons wing Mateo Carreras has joined Bayonne with immediate effect," a statement read.

"The Argentina international had already agreed a summer switch to the French side, but will move earlier than originally planned after the two clubs reached an agreement.

"Carreras has made two starts and one appearance as a replacement this season, scoring a total of 16 tries in 39 games over the course of his three years on Tyneside.

"Newcastle Falcons would like to thank Mateo for his contribution during his time in England, and everyone at the club wishes him all the best for his move."

Carreras has made 17 appearances for Argentina, scoring three tries at the 2023 Rugby World Cup as his country made it to the semi-finals.

But he struggled to have an impact for the Falcons this season, with the team currently winless at the bottom of the Gallagher Premiership table.

Meanwhile, Bayonne are 10th in the Top 14 table, with seven wins and eight losses.

The team exited this season’s Investec Champions Cup at the pool stage, and have subsequently entered the Challenge Cup knockouts.

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