STATEMENT: Saracens confirm legend will depart this weekend

Brown, who made 163 appearances as a player between 2010 and 2017 before continuing as a coach, is embarking on a new challenge, moving to leading UK Social Enterprise Places for People to be part of their Affordable Housing leadership team.

His contributions on the field include helping the club to their first ever Premiership title in 2011, as well as two further Premiership trophies and two Heineken Champions Cups.

The transition in to coaching was a smooth one and he was part of the team that oversaw Saracens Storm’s 2018/19 Premiership Rugby Shield triumph as well as the young group’s run to the Premiership Rugby Cup final in the same season.

With a whole host of players making their debuts over the last season, he has certainly had a positive impact on a number of the young players coming through the academy.

The former Scotland captain, who earned 64 caps for his country thanked everyone at the club for his time at StoneX Stadium.

“Saracens is a special club and I am so thankful to have been a small part of it for so long. I look back on my time spent here with incredible fondness and the memories and friends made along the way. It was also great to see so many Saracens Academy players make their Premiership debuts this season, and I know the future is bright.

I feel the time is right for me and my family to move on to a different challenge, and am excited for the future.

Although I won’t be a the club physically every day, you never actually leave Saracens. The club is in my heart, and I can’t wait to visit many times in the years going forward…this time as a fan.”

Director of Rugby Mark McCall said Brown’s contribution to the club is immeasurable.

“Kelly has been an incredible person to have around the club for the last decade. His achievements while playing speak for themselves, and as a coach he has been a key part of our group to bring through some future talent.

"We wish him and his family all the best in the future and look forward to welcoming them back to StoneX Stadium any time.”

Details of the five signings made by Saracens are outlined below.

The scrum-half, who had a brief spell on loan in November will return in the summer on a two-year deal after impressing during his time at StoneX Stadium.

His try against Northampton Saints was the catalyst for the remarkable comeback victory, and before joining Sarries the 25-year-old made 45 appearances for Worcester Warriors during his spell at Sixways meaning he has plenty of Gallagher Premiership experience.

He is currently in Australia on loan at the Western Force for the remainder of the 22/23 campaign and will then return to North London in the summer.

Simpson is excited to have committed his future to the club.

“I can’t wait to get back into the environment at Saracens. It is a great club and I really enjoyed my time there. I am looking forward to continuing to learn and grow my game with some amazing players and coaches around me and am really grateful for the opportunity.”

The full-back, who came through the academy at the Exiles has been a key part of their back-line in recent years, making over 50 appearances for the Brentford based side.

The 24-year-old was rewarded for his consistent performances with a place in the England training squad in the summer ahead of their tour to Australia, and he will add plenty of pace to the back-three department at Saracens.

Parton is looking forward to making the move to StoneX Stadium.

“I’m really excited for this new challenge. To be joining a club like Saracens is an honour and privilege. To learn off the best players in the world is an opportunity I can’t wait to get stuck into, and I look forward to playing in front of such a great fan base.”

The 23-year-old, who has been playing for Bordeaux after leaving Wasps is one of the finest back-row prospects in the country and is an exciting addition to the Men in Black.

Willis, who is the younger brother of England international Jack made his Premiership debut back in 2017, and went on to make over 50 appearances for Wasps.

The former England Under 20’s captain will spend the remainder of the season in the Top 14, and then make the move back to the Gallagher Premiership in the summer on a long-term deal.

Willis is looking forward to making the move to StoneX Stadium.

"I’m incredibly excited to be joining Saracens, It is a great club with a fantastic playing and coaching group and I’m looking forward to being a part of it next season.”

Saracens are edging closer to finalizing a deal to bring Watson to StoneX Stadium for the upcoming season, as reported by the Evening Standard.

They currently hold a strong position in the competition to secure the services of the England wing after the World Cup in France, according to sources at Standard Sport.

Although Watson's current club, Leicester, has made efforts to retain the 29-year-old player in the East Midlands beyond the summer, the likelihood of the Tigers keeping the highly experienced speedster is slim.

Another potential suitor for Watson is French Top 14 team Castres, but a move across the English Channel would likely diminish his opportunities to represent England after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Watson has openly expressed his desire to be closer to his family in Surrey, and this factor could sway the balance in favor of Saracens.

Saracens, who are currently leading the Premiership, have secured the signing of Tom West from Leicester Tigers for the next season.

The 27-year-old loose-head prop has already made nine appearances in all competitions for the Tigers since joining them in January. West previously played for Wasps, where he spent over a decade, having come through the club's academy before making his league debut in 2018.

He was also part of the England team that won the World Under-20 Championship in 2016. West started in Wasps' Premiership final loss to Exeter Chiefs in 2020.