Owen Farrell: Saracens re-sign former England skipper on two-year deal

But he returns to Saracens – where he came up through the ranks to make his debut just 11 days after his 17th birthday – as one of the club’s greatest-ever players.

Farrell was part of a clutch of international stars – including current Lions captain Maro Itoje, Jamie George and the Vunipola brothers Billy and Mako – who formed the Saracens spine as they dominated club rugby through much of the past decade.

He stayed with the club after they were relegated for breaching salary cap regulations and helped them win the Championship title in 2021 before the club went on to make the next two Premiership finals – winning the title in 2023 as Farrell kicked 13 points in a 35-25 win over sale at Twickenham.

Farrell helped Saracens finish fourth in the 2023-24 season before they were edged out 22-20 by Northampton at Franklin’s Gardens in that season’s Premiership semi-final.

“Owen has Saracens in his DNA; his competitive spirit is woven into the fabric of this club, and we are delighted he has chosen to come home,” director of rugby Mark McCall said.

“He returns to a young group full of potential, players eager to learn, play and push for success. We know he will love being part of where this group, and this club, are headed.”