Brad Barritt commits his future to Saracens

Saracens centre Brad Barritt has committed his future to the Aviva Premiership club signing a long-term deal.

The England international is the fifth player to commit his future to Saracens with Marcelo Bosch, Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje and George Kruis all signing contract extensions.

Barritt said: "I'm absolutely delighted to stay a part of the Saracens family. I consider this place home and I'm really looking forward to the years ahead with this fantastic club.

"It's been a privilege to be a part of this successful team and this squad's evolution over the years. This club has really come on in the past seven seasons and I'm really looking forward to some happy and successful years ahead.

Without question, he's the most competitive person that I've come across. In the seven years he's been here Brad has grown as a player and as a person.

“I'm very grateful to all the coach's and the players alongside me for their help in pushing me to play for higher honours. It's been great to be part of the ride, and I'd like to think we're still on the journey and the end is still far away.

And Saracens director of rugby, Mark McCall is delighted the 28-year-old has decided to stay at Allianz Park.

"Since Brad arrived at Saracens in 2008 he has developed into one of the most influential players in both the club and international scene,” McCall said.

"Without question, he's the most competitive person that I've come across. In the seven years that he's been here Brad has grown as a player and as a person.

'Respect'

“He's a warrior, leads by example and is held in the upmost respect by everyone at Saracens. He is a world class player, and is a key figure for both club and country. We're over the moon that Brad sees his long-term future at Allianz Park.”

Barritt's attention is now fixed on a crunch Premiership clash away to Northampton Saints in Milton Keynes, as Saracens look ahead to the remainder of the Premiership season.

He has recently returned to action after recovering from an ankle injury, and is determined to help the team bounce back from last weekend’s defeat to ASM Clermont Auvergne.

We have a huge amount to play for and I'm looking forward to the challenges ahead.

Barritt said: "This group is extremely ambitious and we've used last weekend's disappointment as a galvanising force for the rest of the season.

“There's obviously a Premiership title to play for and it starts this Saturday against Northampton, who are formidable opponents. We relish the challenge and we're looking to bounce back after last Saturday's result.

"It's just great to be back. Obviously it's been very frustrating, in the Six Nations I had three injuries on the bounce but the body is feeling really good, and feeling very good in the games. We have a huge amount to play for and I'm looking forward to the challenges ahead.”