Leandro Bacuna - Sold

[Malandro]

Reading fans must be happy, it's always good to sign a futility player.

[PeterWithesShin]

We are delighted to confirm that Leandro Bacuna has finalised a transfer to Reading Football Club from Aston Villa, and joins Jaap Stam’s side on a four-year deal.

A versatile footballer, who can play either in defence or midfield, Bacuna will link up with the Royals for a first training session on Monday morning and will be eligible to face his former side when Villa visit in the Sky Bet Championship on Tuesday evening, subject to the usual ratification from the relevant governing bodies.

Royals manager Jaap Stam said: “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.”

[Leicester_Villian]

Good luck to him ....best for all parties

I guess he can play Tuesday so no doubt he will score

[pauliewalnuts]

Fairwell, Leandro.

You weren't much cop (although that Champions League stick you got was a bit harsh).

[QuintonVilla]

Get your money on him to score at least once Tuesday. Printing money. We'll make him look like a world beater.

[ASHTONVILLA]

At least the weekend wasn't all bad. Good riddance.

[saunders_heroes]

At least the weekend wasn't all bad. Good riddance.

Indeed. Another trashy post 2010 player finally shown the door.

[Gareth]

As much as he has become a scapegoat it is surely foolhardy to sell him 2 days before we play them? If he scores the winner on Tuesday it'll be open season on Brucie even more

[PeterWithesShin]

I'll never forget his screamer against the Bitters.

There was something in the air that night
The stars were bright, Leandro
They were shining there for you and me
AVFC, Leandro
We always knew we couldn't lose
There's some regrets
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Leandro

[Dave]

Good luck to the lad. A change of scenery and a competent manager will probably do him good.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Aye good luck Leandro. Except when you play us

[PeterWithesShin]

[oswald funkletrumpet]

Good riddance

Jaap stams comments are astounding

[LeeB]

Good riddance

Jaap stams comments are astounding

If only we could see him through Jaap's eyes.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Good riddance

Jaap stams comments are astounding

If only we could see him through Jaap's eyes.

As we are in the same league we unfortunately just might.