Overview
- Leicester confirmed his exit and said they had offered a competitive new deal before negotiations broke down.
- Saracens will add Martin at the end of the season when his Tigers contract expires.
- Director of rugby Mark McCall hailed Martin as a highly driven addition and said playing alongside Maro Itoje influenced the move.
- Martin is rehabbing a shoulder injury after missing England’s autumn fixtures and is not expected to return until late January.
- The Nottingham-born lock has 21 England caps and 73 Leicester appearances, with Sale Sharks earlier linked before Saracens secured his signature.