Owen Farrell says he feels it is the right time to leave Saracens but wants to finish his time at the club meaningfully.
The club captain joined Sarries aged 14 and will aim to make his 250th appearance in his career against Harlequins on March 23.
“As we move toward the end of the year, we're aiming for the best we can,” he said. he told the club's website.
He made his first-team debut for the North London club in 2008 at the age of 17, making him the youngest player in English professional rugby history at the time.
Farrell remained with the team through the 2020-21 season, when they were relegated to the Championship due to a salary cap breach, and was named team captain in 2021.
He won six Premiership titles, including the Champions Cup in 2016, 2017 and 2019.
Last season he scored 13 goals Saracens win Sale Premiership final at Twickenham.
“Playing for this club was never a given,” added England's record goalscorer.
“Towards the end of this year, we want to make it the best it can be and can't wait to enjoy it over the coming months.
“It's hard to leave a place that has been home since I was 14 years old.
“It was a difficult decision, but an exciting one for our family. We thought it would be good to go and experience something different for the first time. We felt it was the right time. I am.”
In November he leave international rugby He has resigned as England captain to “prioritize his mental health”.
“Everyone at the club knows we have had the privilege of working with a once-in-a-generation player,” said Mark McCall, Surrey's director of rugby.
“Owen has been the heartbeat of Saracens since his debut and has been at the heart of everything the club has achieved. He will always be part of the Saracens family.”
The club are planning a series of memorial events for Farrell before the end of the season, including a show at Tottenham Stadium at Showdown, when Sarries will once again take on Quins.
