Matty Foster: Salford Red Devils sign versatile forward after St Helens release
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Matty Foster had a tough time with injury at Saints, twice damaging his ACL knee ligament, and breaking his jaw
Salford Red Devils have signed former St Helens back-rower Matty Foster on a deal for the 2024 Super League season.
The 22-year-old was limited by two serious knee injuries, and a broken jaw to just one appearance for Saints, coincidentally against Salford in 2020.
Foster played games on loan at Leigh in 2021, where he damaged his anterior cruciate ligament, and spent time at Swindon and North Wales during 2023.
"I have always liked the way Salford play their rugby," Foster said.
"Once [head coach] Paul Rowley and I had a chat, it was an easy decision to make."
Rowley added: "He is a very versatile player, which is obviously important within a small squad.
"Everybody who has worked with him - including Kurt [Haggerty - assistant coach] who has previously coached Matty - gives huge praise for his character and commitment to giving everything for the team, which is exactly the type of player we want within our group."