Salford Red Devils forward Gil Dudson to join Catalans Dragons for 2021, Ian Watson confirms

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Powerhouse forward Gil Dudson will leave Salford at the end of the 2020 Betfred Super League season, coach Ian Watson has confirmed.

The 29-year-old prop was voted Players' Player of the Year at the club's awards evening last season and was an integral part of the Red Devils side that advanced to a maiden Grand Final at Old Trafford, but will join Catalans Dragons for 2021 and beyond after rejected a new year two-year deal at the AJ Bell Stadium. 
"Gil has made the decision that he thinks is best for him and his family," said Watson. "But what I don't want is for people to get an opinion that Gil has just decided to up sticks here." Dudson is close to Catalans hooker Michael McIlorum - their wives are sisters - and after a holiday together