Kurt Haggerty has hailed Esan Marsters as another statement signing for Bradford Bulls after fighting off competition from "numerous Super League and NRL clubs" to land the centre on a three-year deal.

Marsters has spent the past three seasons in England, initially with Huddersfield Giants before a year at Salford Red Devils.

The 29-year-old, who represented Wests Tigers, North Queensland Cowboys and Gold Coast Titans during his time in the NRL, brings valuable experience to the Bulls on their return to the top level.

"Esan is a player that has been chased by numerous Super League and NRL clubs, so to actually get him over the line to play for the Bulls is a massive acquisition for us," said his former Salford coach Haggerty.

"He's talented. He's got unbelievable footwork and his defence is very, very solid. He's a player that will certainly excite the Bradford fans.

"This is another statement signing for the club."

Alongside Bradford boss Haggerty, Marsters links back up with ex-Salford team-mates Ethan Ryan, Jayden Nikorima, Loghan Lewis and Joe Mellor at Odsal.

The Cook Islands international is determined to help re-establish the Bulls in the top flight.

Esan Marsters has completed his move to Bradford. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

placeholder image — Esan Marsters has completed his move to Bradford. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

"It's an exciting time for us as a club," said Marsters, who has scored 12 tries in 59 Super League games.

"The familiarity of knowing some of the boys and Kurt was one of the reasons I signed here. I really like the way Kurt coaches and the way he goes about his business.

"There is so much quality in the team. We have players from different systems and Kurt is a straight shooter who lets you know whether you're going right or wrong. That's what I like about him.

"Bradford's a club with a rich history. We want to make this club proud and bring them to where they were before."