sentences:  Rumours began to circulate midway through the 2012–13 season that Sexton had agreed to join Racing 92 in Paris at the end of the season for a salary reported in the region of 750,000 euros per annum (which would make him one of the highest-paid players in Europe).The reports were then confirmed by Sexton and Racing Metro after talks with the IRFU over a new contract had broken down.Sexton joined fellow British & Irish Lions teammates Jamie Roberts and Dan Lydiate as the club's marquee signings for the 2013–14 season, while his former adversary for the Irish 10 jersey Ronan O'Gara was confirmed as a coach for the club.