The back-row forwards contract at Biarritz runs out at the end of the season and he has revealed that a switch to Welford Road would interest him.

Having spent all his career at Biarritz, the 30-year-old admitted he was ready for a new challenge and added that the Tigers had already offered him a two-year deal.

Yes, I am interested in playing in England, revealed Betsen, capped 47 times by his country.

A few days ago I went to Leicester, it is true. My contract with Biarritz is over in June and Leicester are ready for a two-year contract.

The way Leicester play is attractive. When you are a competitor you want to work with the best. I am always attracted by perfection.

Betsen is a regular fixture in Les Bleus pack and is well known for his dynamic running, his fearsome tackling and his ability to slow down and steal opposition ball.

His back-row combination with Olivier Magne and Imanol Harinordoquy was key in bringing France the Grand Slam in last years RBS 6 Nations and he plays a totemic role for Biarritz, who are always among the favourites for the Heineken Cup.

If Betsen does complete a switch to Leicester, he would link up with England internationals Lewis Moody and Martin Corry in what would be a fearsome back row.

When you are 30, you ask yourself some questions about the future, he added.

I have played in Biarritz for 15 years. BO (Biarrtitz Olympique) is my life but I would like to discover new ways of training and a new way of thinking rugby.