Owen Farrell is joining Racing 92 on a two-year deal, French club confirm
French club Racing 92 have announced England’s Owen Farrell will join them next season. The 32-year-old will leave Saracens after 15 seasons to move across the Channel after agreeing a two-year contract.
A statement from the French club said: “Racing 92 formalises the signing of Owen Farrell within its professional men’s team.
“The English international player is committed to two sporting seasons and will join the Ciel et Blanc squad from July 1, 2024.”
Le Racing 92 officialise la signature d’Owen FARRELL au sein de son équipe professionnelle masculine.
— Racing 92 (@racing92) January 22, 2024
le communiqué de presse : https://t.co/3Ap6hAXadr pic.twitter.com/UJXsarhk1R
In December England’s highest-ever points scorer and second-most capped captain announced he would be taking a sabbatical from Test rugby to focus on his mental health. Under the current agreement between the RFU and the Premiership, players operating abroad are ineligible for England selection.
On 5 January, news broke that Farrell was in discussions with Racing over a move.
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Farrell has been with Saracens since 2008 when he made his debut as a 17-year-old. Four years later he made his international bow under Stuart Lancaster, the current Racing head coach. Despite his record and world-class performances, he has been a much maligned figure and was booed by his own fans at the World Cup last year, where England finished third. His move to Racing could spell the end of his England career.