Reading: Ajax defender Darren Sidoel on three-year contract

Darren Sidoel has played for Ajax under-19s in the Uefa Youth League

Reading have signed Dutch defender Darren Sidoel from Ajax on a three-year contract.

The 20-year-old helped Jong Ajax win the second division title in the Netherlands last season.

He has also made 16 appearances for his country at under-17 level and featured for his club in the Uefa Youth League.

"Darren's a very promising young player whose progress we've been closely monitoring for quite some time now," technical director Brian Tevreden said.

Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.