Reading have confirmed the signing of Tyler Blackett from Manchester United on a three-year contract.
The 22-year-old defender links up with former United defender Jaap Stam at the Madejski Stadium, having struggled to establish himself at Old Trafford.
Stam said: As we know, Tyler is a talented defender who has played for United's first team. 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.
"As a defender he can go and play high up the pitch as well, and that is what we need in the squad.�
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Blackett was offered a professional contract at United back in 2012 under Sir Alex Ferguson and moved to Blackpool the following season to gain experience. The youngsterimpressed Louis van Gaal when the Dutchman was in charge at Old Trafford and was handed his Premier League debut against Swansea City.
However, Blackett was seen as a player still in need of development and was loaned to Celtic last season, where he won the Scottish league with the Glasgow side.
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. He is another young talented footballer who we hope will continue to blossom during his time with us.�
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