Montpellier have confirmed the loan signing of England and Saracens centre Alex Lozowski for the 2021-21 Top 14 season.
In announcing the signing of Lozowski, Montpellier confirmed he would be returning to Saracens for the 2021-22 season.
#Officiel : Alex Lozowski (@Saracens) rejoint le MHR pour la saison 2020/2021
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— Montpellier Rugby (@MHR_officiel) June 8, 2020
Montpellier boss Philippe Saint-André daid: “The Montpellier Hérault Rugby is proud to welcome Alex Lozoswki to its ranks.
“His great versatility and high level experience will be a real asset during the coming season which will undoubtedly experience many duplicates likely to deprive the club of many of its best elements.
“We welcome Alex and hope to see him express his qualities on the field soon. “
Meanwhile, Saracens have confirmed that the centre has signed a new two-year deal with the club.
Director of Rugby Mark McCall said: “We are delighted that Alex has chosen to his extend his stay at the club.
Saracens can happily reveal Alex Lozowski has re-signed with the club.
He'll spend next season on loan at Montpellier and return for the 2021/22 campaign.#TogetherSaracens
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— Saracens Rugby Club (@Saracens) June 8, 2020
“Whilst he has made great progress over the last few years, we firmly believe there is much more to come and we look forward to helping him realise his undoubted potential.”
Capped five times by England, Lozowski joins teammates Max Malins, Ben Earl, Jack Singleton and Nick Isiekwe in taking a one-year hiatus from Saracens to play their rugby elsewhere.
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