by Owen Farrell is about to seal a sensational return to the Saracens for a long -standing agreement that will see half of the fly starting his coach career at the club.
Farrell left London for Paris to join Racing 92 at the end of last season after putting his international career waiting after the 2023 rugby world cup when he was looking for a new challenge in the Top 14.
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But after a campaign plagued by injuries, the 33 -year -old man concluded an agreement that will see him leaving his contract at the race early, the Saracens obtaining his signature after agreeing to pay compensation to the French party.
It is believed that Farrell put Pen on paper on a five -year agreement which will initially see him embark on a joint role of play and coach, before moving on to Mark McCall staff once he has completed his career.
His return to the Premièrehip raises the possibility that the playmaker will come back to the colors of England, if he wishes. Farrell will be back at the disposal of Steve Barthwick as soon as the tour of this summer of Argentina and the United States, but has moved away from international consideration to prioritize his mental well-being in the months preceding his passage to race 92.
Farrell experienced a first brilliant 16 -year -old passage at Stonex stadium which included six first track titles and three crowns of the Champions Cup. His return is a considerable coup for the Saracens after missing the play-offs this season, the space has opened its doors in the salary ceiling by available dispensation after Alex Lozowski Achilles injury.
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Alex Goode retired, leaving Fergus Burke – signed to replace Farrell last summer – and the young Louie Johnson as the main game options of the McCall team.
“He doesn’t have to play 10, he can also play other positions,” said McCall. “So, for our young talents that develop, it could be a good thing to have it there.
“It’s not just a question of having talent, it is a question of being able to think correctly on the ground. I know Owen is obviously one of the best to that. He and Louie Johnson in particular already have a very strong relationship. They speak at least every month. Owen is so willing to share her knowledge and experience with young players.
“We think we are a little vulnerable at 10, to be honest. We have a lot of 12 and 13S, but we are vulnerable at 10 years because Alex Goode is retired and he played 10 for us. We have FERGUS [Burke]We have Louie and then we have no one else. “”
It is believed that Farrell will take an important salary cup to return to his childhood club, where Father Andy first forged his own coach career. The young Farrell will show comments on his father’s first match as a boss of the British and Irish lions in Dublin next week after joining the Sky Sports team as an expert for the meeting with Argentina at the Aviva stadium while tourists start their 10 game routes.
