{"id":12107,"date":"2026-09-17T17:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T15:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catalansdragons.com\/?p=12107"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:36:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:36:04","slug":"arthur-romano-returns-to-the-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catalansdragons.com\/en\/news\/arthur-romano-returns-to-the-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Arthur Romano returns to the club"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The club is delighted to announce the return of Arthur Romano, who has today signed a two-year contract.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The 29-year-old French international centre is now under contract with the Dragons until the end of the 2028 season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Born in Carpentras, he joined the club in 2015 where the U19 team was created, before gradually progressing through the tanks to establish himself in the first team.<\/p>\n<p>Named Rookie of the Year in 2019 after enjoying his most successful season since making his professional debut, he was then sidelined by a knee injury the following season.<\/p>\n<p>Back to full fitness in 2021, he went on to enjoy four impressive seasons in the Catalans\u2019 jersey, scoring 22 tries in 95 appearances for the Dragons and playing a part in both 2021 and 2023 seasons where the club reached the Super League Grand Finals in Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>Last season, he moved to Hull FC. His experience abroad was disrupted by an ankle injury, although his still made 12 Super League appearances.<\/p>\n<p>A French international, he represented his country at the 2022 World Cup in England. He\u2019s been recently included in Laurent Frayssinous\u2019 preliminary squad ahead of the next World Cup in Australia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12126\" src=\"https:\/\/catalansdragons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMGL5865-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Arthur Romano : &#8220;After a year spent at Hull in England, I\u2019m very proud to be coming home to Perpignan. I would like to sincerely thank Bernard, S\u00e9bastien, Ben and the coach for giving me the opportunity to return to where it all began. It\u2019s a great source of pride for me to be back at the club and to continue giving everything I have for the Dragons!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>John Cartwright : &#8220;Arthur is returning home after a year at Hull fc. Had the pleasure of working with him there and have the greatest respect for his leadership and never say die attitude. Has a genuine passion for the club.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Arthur Romano : Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date of birth<\/strong> : 17 August 1997<br \/>\n<strong>Age<\/strong> : 29 years-old<br \/>\n<strong>Height<\/strong> : 183 cm<br \/>\n<strong>Weight<\/strong> : 99 kg<br \/>\n<strong>Position<\/strong> : Centre<br \/>\n<strong>Professional debut<\/strong> : Hull FC vs Catalans Dragons, Challenge Cup, 12 May 2017<br \/>\n<strong>Club stats<\/strong> : Catalans Dragons (2017 \/ 2019-2025) : 95 appearances, 22 tries | Toulouse Olympique (2018) : 6 appearances, 1 try | Hull FC (2026) : 12 appearances, 2 tries<br \/>\n<strong>International appearances<\/strong> : France\u00a0: 12 appearances, 4 tries<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12118\" src=\"https:\/\/catalansdragons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Romano.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The club is delighted to announce the return of Arthur Romano, who has today signed a two-year contract. 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