Saracens negotiate Maro Itoje's contract extension amid Top 14 interest
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Saracens are in discussions to extend Maro Itoje's contract as interest from Top 14 clubs increases. Itoje, who will be 33 by the end of the next Rugby World Cup, has received attention from clubs like Bordeaux-Begles and Perpignan. A move to France would jeopardize his Test career due to the RFU's policy on selecting overseas players. Saracens face competition from French clubs with greater salary caps and broadcast deals, though they can designate one marquee player outside the salary cap. Itoje has been part of Saracens since his teenage years and is eligible for a central England contract if he remains in the Premiership.
- •Negotiations are ongoing for Itoje's contract extension.
- •Interest comes from Top 14 clubs like Bordeaux-Begles and Perpignan.
- •A move to France would pause his Test career under RFU rules.
- •Saracens can use a marquee player exemption to compete financially.
- •Itoje has played for Saracens since he was a teenager.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Saracens in talks over Itoje extension
- 11:02 AMBBC Sport — Saracens in talks over Itoje extension
"Saracens hope to extend Maro Itoje's deal amid reported interest from Top 14 clubs, which could spell the end of the England captain's Test career.
"Saracens hope to extend Maro Itoje's deal amid reported interest from Top 14 clubs, which could spell the end of the England captain's Test career.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 11:02 AMSaracens in talks over Itoje extension
Saracens hope to extend Maro Itoje's deal amid reported interest from Top 14 clubs, which could spell the end of the England captain's Test career.
- BBC SportOct 21, 2026, 11:02 AMSaracens in talks over Itoje extension
Saracens hope to extend Maro Itoje's deal amid reported interest from Top 14 clubs, which could spell the end of the England captain's Test career.
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