Thomas Gallo changes course in Europe: he was confirmed as Lyon’s new reinforcement

The future of Thomas Gallo was confirmed in the France Top 14: the player of The Pumas will leave Benetton and, starting next season, he will become a new player of Lyon.

The Argentine prop signed a four-year contract, starting July 1, 2026: “At only 26 years old, Thomas Gallo is a recognized player in his position and famous for his power and commitment on the field. Agile and explosive, he has the qualities that characterize modern pillars and that the club seeks,” the institution said in a statement.

Marc-Antoine Ginonpresident of the club, said in this regard: “We are delighted with the signing of Thomas, who was our first option to reinforce our first line starting next season and in the coming years. The interest was mutual, which shows that Lyon is a club with an attractive project. “It’s going to contribute a lot to us.”he highlighted.

Meanwhile, Karim Ghezal, Lyon’s head coach, assured: “Both on a sporting and human level, Thomas’s profile fits what we were looking for for this very specific pillar position. He is young and will commit long-term to the club, which is a priority in our recruitment strategy.“, he stated.

This way, Thomas Gallo, who will leave Benetton after joining in 2021, He will become one of the new Argentines of French rugby, taking a key step in his career and reinforcing Puma’s presence in one of the most competitive leagues in the world.