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Stam's Reading signs Manchester United youngster Blackett

Tyler Blackett has signed for Championship side Reading two years on from his surprise breakthrough season at Manchester United.

Reading has signed defender Tyler Blackett from Manchester United on a three-year deal.

Blackett was handed a surprise debut in Louis van Gaal's first Premier League game in charge of United in August 2014, a 2-1 home defeat to Swansea City, and went on to make 12 first-team appearances that season.

The 22-year-old spent last term on loan with Celtic, but only played eight times for the Scottish champion and, with a route into Jose Mourinho's first-team plans appearing unlikely, he will continue his career under former United fan-favorite Jaap Stam in the Championship.