Reading FC have finally confirmed their first signing of the summer.
Midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru has signed on a season-long loan move from Watford.
🤝 We are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru, who arrives on a season-long loan deal from @WatfordFC.
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) August 12, 2021
Welcome aboard, @TomDele10! 💙#NewDele | #Royals150
The 21-year-old will wear the number 19 shirt.
Dele-Bashiru will be available to make his debut on Saturday against Preston at the SCL Stadium.
Chief Executive Dayong Pang told the club website: "“I am delighted to welcome Tom to our club.
"I am confident we will play a big part in helping him quickly regain full match fitness following injury - and I am also confident that he will play a big part in helping us challenge for points throughout what is sure to be another gruelling Championship season.”
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