London (AFP)
England captain Owen Farrell will play well next season with the Saracens in the second division, the club announced on Thursday the extension of its star opening half contract beyond 2022.
The Saracens club "are delighted to announce that Owen Farrell has made a long-term commitment to the club", the reigning English and European champion, relegated after a sanction for non-compliance, announced in a press release. compliance with the rules of the salary ceiling.
The 28-year-old Englishman, already linked to the "Sarries" until 2022, therefore extended his contract beyond this year, without specifying the term of his new engagement.
Farrell is the latest star to have extended the adventure despite relegation. Wednesday, the back Elliot Daly who extended his contract for three more years, following the example of Mako Vunipola and Jamie George.
Since joining the club in 2008, Farrell has helped develop the club based in Watford, near London, to make it a European giant with multiple trophies (5 Premiership and 3 European Cups in 2016, 2017, 2019) ... Until the fall following repeated violations of the salary cap.
"The club means a lot to me," said Farrell, 83 caps for England. "I've been here for a very, very long time now and it's great to be able to continue in the future."
Saracens rugby director Mark McCall welcomed the extension of Farrell, who "grew up in the Saracens, going from a teenager in our academy to a central figure in English rugby".
"His drive to improve is unwavering, pushing everyone in the organization - the players and the staff - to be better every day. Quite simply, the Saracens would not be the club they are without Owen."
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