# Saracens aim to retain Itoje

> Saracens seek to keep England captain Maro Itoje after his World Cup deal expires.
- Title: Saracens aim to retain Itoje · The Rugby Paper | Shortify
- Summary: Saracens seek to keep England captain Maro Itoje after his World Cup deal expires.
- Keywords: saracens, maro itoje, england, world cup, top 14, bordeaux-begles, perpignan, salary cap, The Rugby Paper
- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/495784/saracens-keen-to-keep-itoje-on-board
- Author: The Rugby Paper Team
- Published: 2026-10-25T03:59:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: saracens, maro itoje, england, world cup, top 14, bordeaux-begles, perpignan, salary cap, sports
## Saracens and Itoje in talks
Saracens are in talks with England captain Maro Itoje about extending his stay at StoneX.
## French clubs target Itoje
Bordeaux-Begles and Perpignan hope to lure lock Itoje across the Channel when his deal expires after the World Cup.
## Itoje's England eligibility
Moving to France would bar Itoje from playing for England.
## Saracens' financial challenge
Saracens are optimistic of reaching an agreement with Itoje but know they might struggle to match Top 14 financial offers.
## Key takeaway

Saracens want to extend Maro Itoje's contract to avoid him moving to France after his World Cup deal ends.