01 / Saracens
Maro Itoje
Maro Itoje’s long-term renewal with Saracens in January 2024 came at a pivotal point for one of England rugby’s most accomplished players. With overseas opportunities part of the wider conversation around leading England internationals, the deal secured Maro’s future at the club he called home and kept him available for England. Transcend Talent Group’s founder and agent, Paul Adesoye worked on the renewal, helping bring together the player’s ambitions, his connection to Saracens and the long-term value of remaining at the centre of the English game.
02 / Bath Rugby
Ollie Lawrence
Ollie Lawrence’s renewal with Bath reflected how far he had come since joining the club following Worcester Warriors’ collapse. By the time he agreed his new long-term deal, he had become a central figure for Bath and England, with a Premiership Player of the Season award already to his name. Paul Adesoye worked on a contract that recognised that rise and gave Ollie a strong platform for the next stage of his career: an established place in an ambitious club environment, with room to keep growing at international level.
03 / Bristol Bears
Ellis Genge
For Ellis Genge, renewing with Bristol Bears was a decision with meaning beyond the pitch. The England prop had returned to his hometown club after captaining Leicester Tigers to a Premiership title, and his long-term extension committed him to Bristol’s ambitions as both a player and a leader in the city. Paul Adesoye facilitated the deal, bringing Ellis’s sporting goals, family ties and commitment to his community into one clear long-term decision.
04 / Harlequins
Marcus Smith
Marcus Smith’s December 2024 renewal kept one of English rugby’s most recognisable playmakers at Harlequins until at least 2028. For a player who had grown through the club’s academy, won a Premiership title and established himself with England, the decision carried both sporting and personal weight. Paul Adesoye worked on the renewal with a long-term view: securing the right setting for Marcus to pursue his ambitions on the field while allowing the wider opportunities around his profile to develop from that success.
