Maro Itoje has reportedly joined a new sports agency, linking up with the likes of Emma Raducanu, Keely Hodgkinson and Carlos Alcaraz.
According to The Times, the England captain has signed with California-based WME Sports.
WME describes itself as "the original advocate for the world’s most extraordinary artists, content creators, and talent across books, digital media, fashion, film, food, music, sports, television, and theatre.
"With over 125 years of experience, we work with clients across the full creative spectrum to diversify and grow their businesses, leverage the full potential of their intellectual property, and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape."
Itoje is the latest England international to join a major agency, following Henry Pollock's move to Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency earlier this year.
Scotland and Bath fly-half Finn Russell has also joined Matchroom, with the agency continuing to expand its rugby portfolio.
The Saracens lock has enjoyed a hugely successful career, winning five Premiership titles and three European Champions Cups with the north London club.
At international level, Itoje has earned more than 100 caps for England, winning a Six Nations Grand Slam, Triple Crown and the 2020 championship.
The 32-year-old has also been nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year three times and featured on three British & Irish Lions tours.
He captained the Lions during their successful 2025 series against Australia, further cementing his status as one of rugby's leading figures.
Itoje is currently part of Steve Borthwick's England squad for the autumn Nations Championship and is expected to feature against Australia this Sunday at Allianz Stadium.
The England captain recently reaffirmed his commitment to Saracens and the national team, turning down interest from France to agree a new contract with his club.
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His previous deal, signed in 2024, was due to expire after next year's World Cup.
However, despite reported interest from Top 14 clubs, Itoje has agreed fresh terms with Saracens, with his new contract reportedly running until 2029.
The move to WME represents another significant step in Itoje's career, potentially opening the door to further commercial opportunities and off-field commitments.
However, the extent of his involvement in those pursuits remains to be seen.
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Five facts about Maro Itoje
- The lock was born Oghenemaro Miles Itoje in Camden, London on 28 October 1994 to Nigerian parents.
- As a schoolboy, Itoje played several sports including basketball, football, rugby and athletics, representing England at U17 level in shot put.
- Maro got a rugby scholarship to London Harrow school when he was 11. He then studied for a Politics degree at the School of Oriental and African Studies in Bloomsbury, London at the same time as starting his rugby career.
- His guests would include a footballer! He told JOE: "I would pick Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali and Jay-Jay Okocha. He's in there, my Nigerian brother!"
- The Saracens second-row is nicknamed 'the pearl'. He was given the name by one of his teammates at the Christmas social after he wore a cream turtleneck and the name has stuck.
