Owen Farrell has returned to Saracens after a 12 months enjoying for Racing 92 in France, the membership introduced on Monday.
ESPN reported on Friday that Farrell was set to return on a player-coach function along with his boyhood membership the place received six Premiership titles and three European Cups.
Saracens have paid a charge to Racing 92 within the area of €200,000, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
Farrell, 33, left Saracens on the finish of the 2023-24 season to take up a two-year contract with Racing 92. However he leaves the Prime 14 facet after only one season, and can return to his boyhood membership Saracens.
“Saracens is my dwelling and the chance to return again is one which excites me enormously,” Farrell mentioned. “Having watched from afar this season, it’s clear to see that the membership has unimaginable potential, and I am unable to wait to get again within the combine for the 25/26 season.”
Farrell is now eligible to play for England once more ought to he want to take action — he stepped away from worldwide obligation after the 2023 World Cup to prioritise his and his household’s wellbeing.
He was out there to be known as up for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia this summer time however was not chosen by head coach Andy Farrell, who’s his father.
Welcome dwelling, @owen_faz 👑#YourSaracens💫 pic.twitter.com/Z7iI3OBzee
— Saracens Rugby Membership (@Saracens) June 16, 2025
The transfer again to the Premiership comes after a troublesome 12 months in France. Racing 92 underperformed within the Prime 14 and Farrell was additionally injured for components of the season, scuffling with a groin harm. However with Alex Lozowski injured, Saracens have moved to bolster their sources at fly-half and inside centre with Farrell returning.
“Owen has Saracens in his DNA; his aggressive spirit is woven into the material of this membership, and we’re delighted he has chosen to return dwelling,” Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall mentioned. “He returns to a younger group stuffed with potential, gamers wanting to be taught, play and push for achievement. We all know he’ll love being a part of the place this group, and this membership, are headed.”
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