Reading Football Club News

• Nickname:Royals
• Founded:1871
• Manager:Brian McDermott

• Ground:Madejski Stadium
• Capacity:24,200

Hunt pens new Royals deal

02 Feb 2008 - 12:38:55

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Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt has ended speculation about his future after signing a new three-and-a-half-year contract.

The 27-year-old Republic of Ireland international had been linked with a transfer window move to Sunderland, but will now remain at the Madejski Stadium until the summer of 2011.

Hunt has made over 100 appearances for Steve Coppell's side since joining from Brentford in 2005.

"I am very pleased to sign this new deal and show my commitment to Reading," he told the club's official website.

"This club can keep going forward and I want to play my part in that process."

Royals' director of football Nicky Hammond added: "Considering all the speculation surrounding Hunty in recent weeks, his professionalism and commitment have been outstanding.

"He personifies the qualities that our team will need for the remainder of this season and beyond.

"He has greatly matured as a player and a person since joining us, and is now an established Premier League and international footballer so we are delighted with this news."