Manchester United youngster, Tyler Blackett has left Old Trafford, signing for Championship side, Reading on a permanent basis.
Time to move on
It has been quite the revolution already in Manchester this summer, with Jose Mourinho moving on a number of youngsters on a temporary and permanent basis.
Blackett has joined the likes of Donald Love and Paddy McNair, who have left on a permanent basis, linking up with former United defender Jaap Stam at the Madejski.
The 22-year-old has been with the Red Devils since the age of eight and broke into the first team in the 2014/15 season, before joining Celtic on loan last term.
The young defender will take the number 24 at the Royals, after signing a four-year contract with the club.
Great addition to the side
Stam is a legendary defender at Old Trafford, spending three years at the club as part of Sir Alex Ferguson's treble-winning side, and the Dutchman shared his delight at the singing of Blackett.
He told readingfc.co.uk: "As we know, Tyler is a talented defender who has played for United’s first team"
The Dutchman laid out Blackett's talents, "He can play as a left-back or a left-sided centre-back; he has got great potential in the sense that he is quick and athletic, defensively he is strong and he is good at set-pieces."
Stam concluded, saying: "As a defender he can go and play high up the pitch as well, and that is what we need in the squad.”
Club Chief Executive, Nigel Howe added: "We are very pleased that Tyler has chosen to join us at Madejski Stadium and be a part of this Reading squad."
Howe explained, "He is another young talented footballer who we hope will continue to blossom during his time with us.”
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