Maro Itoje commits his future to Saracens

Saracens have today confirmed that Maro Itoje has committed his future to the club until the summer of 2022.

The 24-year-old Sarries centurion joined the club in 2013 and stormed to the front of the queue in the England u20s, captaining the side to the Junior World Championship and scoring in all of the 2014 6 Nations games. 

The 2016 European Player of the Year skippered Saracens to the LV= Cup title the following season at aged 20 and has since helped Mark McCall’s side win back-to-back Champions Cups and three Premiership gongs.

“I’m really pleased to be staying on at Saracens,” he said.

“I’ve been at the club for 10 years now so I am really excited to see what the future holds for this great team.”

Itoje has developed into an international regular, playing 29 times for England and the British and Irish Lions collectively, and his performances have led him to be regarded as one of the best locks in world rugby.

Director of Rugby Mark McCall added: “At Saracens, we take pride in developing players from within. 

“Maro is an exceptional young man, on and off the field and it’s been a privilege seeing him develop. We are thrilled he is staying with us! 

“He is part of a large group of home grown players who have committed their futures to the club. We are excited about exploring their potential and where we can go as a team.”