Salford Red Devils coach Ian Watson has signed a new three-year contract

Salford Red Devils head coach Ian Watson has signed a new three-year contract with the Betfred Super League club.

Watson, who is a former Salford player, has enjoyed a successful spell in charge of the side after taking over as coach in 2015, with the team currently sitting fifth in the table.

The club also took to Twitter to announce that Ben Murdoch-Masila has also signed a new long term contract and Watson said he is proud to lead Salford.

Ben Murdoch-Masila (right) has also signed a new contract

"This is a really proud moment for me. Being a Salford lad myself, this club means a huge deal to me and I'm delighted to be given the opportunity to be able to continue to take it forward," he told the club's official website.

"I feel like we have come a long way since 2015, and with the foundations we have put in place over the last two years, we will be able to establish this club at the top end of Super League."

Salford Red Devils CEO Ian Blease said he was delighted to see Watson sign a new contract with the club.

Former Castleford half-back Gareth O'Brien landed a late drop goal as Salford ended the Tigers' 100 per cent start. Former Castleford half-back Gareth O'Brien landed a late drop goal as Salford ended the Tigers' 100 per cent start.

"Getting Ian signed on a long term deal is a key part to what we are trying to achieve as a club," he said.

"I know first-hand just how ambitious he is, and it is a hugely exciting time for the Red Devils as we look to the future."

With 17 players out of contract at the end of the season, Salford continued their busy work behind the scenes by also announcing new contracts for Lama Tasi, Junior Sa'u and Weller Hauraki.

Junior Sa'u has also signed a new contract

Blease said: "What we are doing here is securing the nucleus of the squad for the long term.

"We have made huge strides under Ian Watson and, having players like Weller commit to the club shows the ambition of the group."

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