Clément Vergé has signed a contract extension with Stade Toulousain until 2030, as reported by La Dépêche. The 25-year-old second row, whose initial contract was due to expire in June 2027, has agreed to stay with the team for three more seasons. While clubs such as Lyon, Toulon, and Bayonne had shown interest in Vergé, Toulouse has decided to keep him, viewing him as a key player in its forward rotation. Vergé is currently recovering from a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, which he sustained during pre-season training in Gérone. He had surgery on September 7 and is expected to return in the spring, which means he will miss about eight months of play. Despite his absence, the club has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the player. Vergé joined Stade Toulousain's youth academy in 2018 after beginning his career in Saint-Girons. He has played 59 matches in the Top 14, the top-tier rugby competition in France, and scored six tries for the club. He has also contributed to the team's four French championship titles won between 2023 and 2026. His versatility, allowing him to play as number 4 or number 5 in the pack, and his strong scrum work have made him a vital player, with La Dépêche noting his role as one of the Toulousain scrum captains alongside Alexandre Roumat. The contract extension comes at a difficult time for Toulouse's forwards, as Emmanuel Meafou, who recently had his contract extended until 2031, is also recovering from a knee injury and may miss about ten weeks of play. With Vergé absent until spring, the club continues to look for a "medical joker"—a player who can fill in for injured teammates. Potential candidates include Thibaud Flament, Joshua Brennan, or Efrain Elias, who may be called upon for international duty. Toulouse's decision to extend Vergé's contract signals its intent to retain a player who was trained at the club, is already established in the team's rotation, and is still only 25 years old. Following Meafou's recent extension, the Vergé deal closes another door on the transfer market. Efrain Elias, whose contract runs until 2027, remains the only other second row in the squad with a similar contractual situation. For Vergé, the contract extension removes at least one uncertainty during his long rehabilitation. His future is now clear: when he returns to Ernest-Wallon Stadium, it will still be in the red and black colors of Stade Toulousain.