Russell signs new contract at Bath
Finn Russell helped Bath win a historic treble this year
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Scotland captain and British & Irish Lions fly-half Finn Russell has signed a new three-year contract at Bath.
The 32-year-old kicked 13 points and set up Max Ojomoh's try as Bath won their first Premiership title for 29 years on Saturday, when they beat Leicester at Twickenham.
Russell has made 45 appearances since moving to the club in 2023 from French side Racing 92, scoring 420 points, including four tries.
He was a key part of the side that won the European Challenge Cup and the Premiership Rugby Cup earlier this year in a historic season.
"I have loved my time here at Bath. It's a great team and a great club," Russell told the Bath website.
"We've come a long way over the last couple of years, and I am really looking forward to staying here and seeing what the club can achieve.
"The fans have been outstanding since I got here. We've had some big results at home and that's just our way of giving back to the fans and trying to represent them in the right way."
'One of the world's best 10's'
Finn Russell kicked 183 points in the Premiership this season
Russell is one of the Premiership's star names and his continued time at Bath will give the league a boost.
It comes after Saracens re-signed Owen Farrell from Russell's former club Racing 92 earlier this week, with the likes of Marcus Smith and George Ford also staying in the league despite the lure of riches in France and Japan.
"The way the club is developing and with the young players coming through, the belief and confidence that we've got week-to-week is just growing," Russell added.
"There are some brilliant new signings coming in as well who will be great additions to the club, and I can't wait to get started next season."
Russell is believed to be one of the league's best-paid players, reportedly earning £1m a season as Bath's non-salary cap player.
Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan says the club has secured one of the best global talents.
Van Graan said: "It's amazing news. Finn is one of the world's best 10s, a player who performs in the big moments and more importantly he's an incredible team man and a family man.
"He is one of the lads, his training is exceptional, and he's added so much to our group.
"It's great that he'll be staying on at Bath Rugby and continuing his journey with the Blue, Black and White."