It looks certain that Johnny Sexton will return to Leinster next season.

The out half who is starting his second season at Racing Metro is believed to have signed a 4-year deal with the IRFU that will see him come back next season.

While, Leinster have yet to confirm the deal, it is believed that the contract will be on a par with the €500,000 per year contract handed to his Ireland team-mate Jamie Heaslip.

The 29-year-old enjoyed a good first season in the Top 14 and had reportedly attracted the interest of Toulon as well as the offer of a new deal from his current club.