January 31, 2025
DEVILS’ DEN: Tiaki Chan Makes Shock Switch to Salford Red Devils on…

This loan move highlights the ever-evolving approach to player development and team strategy in the Super League…

In a significant roster development

ahead of the 2025 Super League season,

Wigan Warriors’ forward Tiaki Chan has

secured a loan move to Salford Red

Devils. This transition aims to provide

Chan with increased playing

opportunities and bolster Salford’s

forward pack.

 

   Background on Tiaki Chan

 

Tiaki Chan, a 24-year-old France

international, began his professional

rugby league career with the Catalans

Dragons, making 16 appearances before

transferring to Wigan Warriors ahead of

the 2024 season. Despite Wigan’s

triumphant campaign, clinching all four

major honors, Chan found limited

opportunities, featuring in only three

matches. To gain more game time, he

spent part of the season on loan at Hull

FC, where he made nine appearances.

([wigantoday.net]

(https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby

-league/wigan-warriors-forward-

completes-super-league-loan-move-for-

start-of-2025-season-4969516?

utm_source=chatgpt.com))

 

   The Loan Agreement

 

The loan arrangement between Wigan

Warriors and Salford Red Devils is

designed to be flexible, operating on a

rolling basis. This structure allows both

clubs to assess Chan’s performance and

make adjustments as necessary

throughout the season. The specific

duration of the loan has not been

publicly disclosed. ([bbc.com]

(https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-

league/articles/cpvmd79vmg1o?

utm_source=chatgpt.com))

 

   Official Statements

 

Wigan Warriors’ head coach, Matt Peet,

expressed his support for the move,

stating, “This is a good opportunity for

Tiaki to get some game time in Super

League. We are confident he will

contribute positively to Salford on and

off the field.” ([wigantoday.net]

(https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby

-league/wigan-warriors-forward-

completes-super-league-loan-move-for-

start-of-2025-season-4969516?

utm_source=chatgpt.com))

 

Tiaki Chan also shared his enthusiasm

about joining Salford, saying, “I’m very

grateful for the opportunity to link up

with Salford and have enjoyed my first

few sessions with the boys.”

([loverugbyleague.com]

(https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/o

ut-of-favour-wigan-warriors-forward-

links-up-with-fellow-super-league-club-

ahead-of-2025?

utm_source=chatgpt.com))

 

   Implications for Salford Red Devils

 

For Salford, acquiring Chan adds

versatility and international experience

to their squad. Known for his dynamic

playing style and adaptability on the

field, Chan is expected to strengthen the

team’s forward options as they aim for a

competitive edge in the upcoming

season.

 

   Looking Ahead

 

As the 2025 Super League season

approaches, all eyes will be on Tiaki

Chan to see how he integrates into the

Salford lineup and capitalizes on this

opportunity to showcase his abilities.

Both Wigan and Salford supporters will

be keen to observe the impact of this

loan move on their respective teams’

performances.

 

This strategic loan underscores the

dynamic nature of player development

and team strategy within the Super

League, highlighting how clubs

collaborate to optimize talent utilization

and achieve competitive success.

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