Sky Bet Championship side Reading have resigned defender Matt Miazga on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
Chelsea Defender Matt Miazga Rejoins Reading
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— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) July 24, 2019
Season-Long Loan Deal
Reading have resigned defender Matt Miazga after impressing at the Madejski Stadium last season.
The USA international defender began his career with New York Red Bulls; however, the central defender’s talents soon brought him to the attention of Chelsea, who lured him across the pond to London as a 20-year-old in January 2016.
Miazga made two appearances in the Premier League that season before heading to Europe for regular experience.
The defender spent two seasons on loan with Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem, making 72 appearances and scoring five goals. In addition, Miazga helped the Dutch side to their first-ever KNVB Cup title in 2017.
Miazga enjoyed the first half of last season with Nantes in the French top-flight. He featured eight times before moving to the Madejski Stadium in January for the remainder of the 2018-19 campaign.
Nigel Howe, CEO of Reading, said: “Even as a player at the early stage of his career, Matt showed last season that he has a mature head on young shoulders and plenty to offer the squad both on and off the pitch.
“I am pleased that he has been keen to return to Reading and I look forward to seeing his contribution for the Royals in the coming season.”
Speaking to iFollow Reading, Miazga said: “I’m very happy to be here. I’m very happy to rejoin with a full season ahead and get back to work, get back into the swing of things.
“I’ve enjoyed my time here, the last five months I was here, and now I want to continue, have that continuity. I’m familiar with the club, I’ve enjoyed my time.
“I’m now looking forward to the season ahead. I got on with the lads, manager, coaching staff and everyone at the club so I’m looking forward to the upcoming season.”
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