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Leandro Bacuna Signs From Aston Villa
13 August 2017
By Hob Nob Anyone?
Leandro Bacuna has completed his move to Reading from Aston Villa, signing a four new contract with the Royals. The midfielder completes his transfer just days ahead of Villa's visit to the Madejski Stadium for their Tuesday night Championship clash. Bacuna played the first 70 minutes of Villa's opening fixture against Hull City but hasn't appeared since after transfer talk gathered pace.
Bacuna began his career with Dutch side FC Groningen, where he made over 100 appearances before a three million pound move to Aston Villa in the summer of 2013. After four years with Villa he made 131 appearances, scoring 8 goals. He was a regular for Villa during three Premier League seasons before their relegation to the Championship and is still just 25 years old.
Bacuna, primarily a midfielder, is a versitile player who could step into the side in midfield, defence or on the wing. He has previously played at right back and maybe used as cover for Chris Gunter. Bacuna appears well known to Reading boss Jaap Stam: "Leandro is a player that we have been following for a while - he has played Premier League football and brings quality to us. He is the type of player who can play in several positions in the team - in midfield, at the back, or even sometimes as a winger. He is a player with the right mentality and who wants to go forward; these are the types of players that we want to have."
Reading's Summer Signings:
- Leandro Bacuna (Aston Villa)
- Modou Barrow (Swansea)
- Vito Mannone (Sunderland)
- Jon Dadi Bodvarsson (Wolves)
- Pelle Clement (Ajax)
Discussion On This Story:
LightwaterRoyal
Sky Sports News understands Reading have now ended their interest in the 25-year-old and will turn their attentions to other targets.
Bacuna featured for Villa in their pre-season goalless draw against Watford on Saturday, replacing the injured Jack Grealish in the 26th minute.
The Curacao international made 31 appearances last season as Villa ended their first campaign in the Sky Bet Championship in 13th place.
Bacuna joined Villa from Dutch side Groningen in 2013 and has since featured over 120 times for the club, scoring eight goals.
He has three years remaining on his current deal at Villa Park.
Hound
Not sure whether the rest about us being back in for him or him pushing for a nice are just assumptions based on that
Still sounds like he would be happy for a move if our bid is still on the table and no point Villa keeping hold of an unhappy player who has fallen out with their own fans
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