Salford Red Devils as we confirm a change in ownership that secures the future of the club, subject to final RFL approval

Following extensive positive talks with stakeholders from the Community Benefit Society (CBS) and Salford City Council, a consortium led by businessman Dario Berta, CEO of Matanel, an investment bank that specialises in real estate investment, has completed a full, 100% purchase of the club which has been approved by the CBS.

As a way of introduction, I’m very proud to have been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. As a Salford lad and lifelong fan of the club, I was delighted to get the phone call to come back into the club following three great years from 2021.

Speaking on behalf of the consortium as we start this journey together, we have big ambitions for this club and are keen to work together with you, our valued partner, to fulfil the potential of this club. We already have significant involvement with the community game in the city, but with the huge catchment area across Salford and the surrounding Greater Manchester region, we recognise the opportunity for growth.

Dario and I have had very positive meetings with the Mayor of Salford and Deputy Mayor who offer their unwavering support for our plans, and our meetings with Paul King and Andrew Rosler from the CBS have been positive since day one.

We have cleared all current club debt and we have started the process to recruit a new internal management structure, which will be led by recruitment industry experts KinseySears, who were responsible for many of the senior team hires for the successful Rugby League World Cup 2021.