But he returns to saracens – where he came through the ranks to happen for the first time 11 days after his seventeenth birthday – as one of the greatest players of the club.
Farrell was part of a group of international stars – including the current lions Captain Maru Itoji, Jimmy George, and the Brotherhood of Phonibola Billy and Mako – who formed the spine of Sarasins while they were playing the club for the club during most of the past decade.
He stayed with the club after they fell to violate the CAP regulations for salaries and helped them win the championship title in 2021 before the club continued to achieve the following Premier League finals – won the title in 2023, when Farrell kicks 13 points in the 35-25 victory over the sale of TwicKenham.
Farrell Saracens helped fourth in the 2023-24 season before getting 22-20 by Northhampton in Franklin Gardens in the semi-finals of the Premier League for this season.
“Owen Sarasins has in his DNA, his competitive spirit is woven into the fabric of this club, and we are pleased that he chose to return home,” said Owen Sarasins.
“It returns to a small group full of capabilities, and players are eager to learn, play and push for success. We know that he will love to be part of the place where this group is heading, and this club.”