Stevens joins Reading and Yiadom signs new deal

Captain Andy Yiadom has made 222 appearances for Reading

Reading have signed goalkeeper Jack Stevens following the end of his deal with Cambridge United, while club captain Andy Yiadom has signed a new one-year contract.

Stevens, 27, has penned a two-year-deal with the Royals until the summer of 2027.

Stevens previously played in the third tier at Oxford United as well as Port Vale, and most recently Cambridge.

"We're really happy to bring Jack into the squad as we continue to build our team for the new season," chairman Rob Couhig told the club's website.

"He has plenty of experience in this league and will form a key part of our goalkeeping team as we look to strengthen across all areas."

Jack Stevens joins Reading after his contract expired with Cambridge United

Yiadom, 33, has made 222 appearances for the Royals since joining the club in 2018.

He was limited to 14 games in an injury-hit campaign last term but will remain with Noel Hunt's squad next season.

"Yids' impact both on and off the pitch is second to none, and we are delighted to have him signed up for another season," Hunt said.

"Last year was tough for him, but he came back strongly in the second half of the season and is back for pre-season looking fresh and ready for the fight."