Salford sign Welham

Salford have signed former Bradford centre Kris Welham on a two-year deal.

Welham joins the club with a strong Super League pedigree having played over 190 games for Hull KR over a nine-year period.

The centre will be looking to recreate his form from 2016 on which he scored an impressive 29 tries in 30 appearances for the Bulls.

Salford head coach Ian Watson said: “The unfortunate situation with Bradford means we have been able to benefit with a quality addition to an area where we were short.

“Kris has proven over the years he is a super league player with great ability. Everyone you speak to says he is a great guy with a good mentality so will fit well with what are creating here at Salford.”

Red Devils CEO Ian Blease is also excited by the prospect of seeing Welham link up with the rest of the squad as they continue preparation for the new Betfred Super League season.

“Kris is the next piece in what I think is a very exciting Salford Red Devils team for 2017,” he said.

“We’re edging closer and closer to the first game of the season I can’t wait to finally see the boys back in action. Pre-season training has been superb, and I’m sure with his fantastic attitude Kris will slot into the squad well.”