Chris Ashton leaves Sale Sharks with immediate effect
Sale Sharks have announced the unexpected departure of former England wing Chris Ashton from the Premiership club with immediate effect.
Ashton joined the Sharks in July 2018 after completing only one season at Toulon, his motivation to relaunch his England career and be closer to his family shaping the decision.
But the 32-year-old wing, who has 44 caps, is on the move again in the latest twist to a well-travelled club career and there have been rumours that he could be joining Harlequins.
Chris Ashton bagged a hat-trick on his @SaleSharksRugby debut!
Talk about making an immediate impact 🏉🏉🏉 pic.twitter.com/CB0yKlc8Rl
— Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) October 21, 2018
“Sale and Chris have reached a mutual agreement regarding the termination of his Sale Sharks contract and he will leave the club immediately,” a Sharks statement read.
“Sale would like to thank Chris for his efforts while at the club and wish him and his family all the best for the future.”
Ashton won the last of his 44 caps against France at Twickenham a year ago but has only been picked five times by Eddie Jones.