Maro Itoje Commits Future To Saracens With New Contract
Published 8h ago · Latest report 2h ago · Transfer
Affects United Kingdom
Maro Itoje secures his England career by turning down French clubs to stay at Saracens.
England captain Maro Itoje has secured his international rugby future by agreeing a new contract with Saracens. The decision rules out a lucrative transfer to a French Top 14 club that would have ended his national team career. Saracens praised his leadership qualities as the club confirmed his long-term retention.
- The decisionThe player rejected substantial financial offers from overseas teams to remain in domestic English rugby.
- The reactionClub management praised his qualities both on and off the field as vital to their ambitions.
Why it matters
Rugby players based outside their home country often become ineligible for national selection under governing body rules, making domestic contract extensions crucial for international careers.
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Maro Itoje has agreed to a new contract with Saracens, rejecting interest from French Top 14 teams to preserve his international rugby career with England.
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- The GuardianMaro Itoje seals England future by agreeing new deal with Saracens2h ago · open ↗
- BBC SportSaracens in talks over Itoje extension8h ago · open ↗
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