Ken Sio: Salford Red Devils release winger on compassionate grounds after five years with club

Ken Sio has been Salford Red Devils' leading try-scorer in each of the past three seasons

Salford Red Devils have released winger Ken Sio on compassionate grounds after five years with the Super League club.

The 33-year-old joined the Red Devils from NRL side Newcastle Knights in 2018 and has gone on to score 78 tries in 104 appearances for the club.

Sio was part of the side that reached 2019's Grand Final and was twice named in the Super League Dream Team.

"It was difficult to hear that Ken will not be returning to Salford," head coach Paul Rowley said.

"The whole group holds Kenny in such high regard and he has been a trusted friend to myself, and the group.

"We do however fully support Ken's decision to give his full attention to his family and wish him, Vicky, and the twins the absolute best in the future."

A prolific try-scorer, Sio has been the club's top try-scorer for the past three consecutive seasons and was also the leading try-scorer in Super League during 2021.

"Kenny's personal situation sadly changed quite dramatically since signing his extension only a few months ago, and it is with regret but understanding that we have accepted his request for release on compassionate grounds," managing director Paul King added.

"Kenny has been a magnificent servant to the club over the last five years and has given us all plenty of moments to celebrate.

"I'm sure I join everyone in saying thank you to Ken, and wish him and his family the very best of luck going forward."