Royals snap up Bikey
27 Aug 2006 - 13:42:48
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- Royals snap up Bikey
Reading manager Steve Coppell has strengthened his squad by signing the Cameroon international Andre Bikeyfrom Lokomotiv Moscow on a season-long loan deal.
The Royals have the option of sealing a permanent deal for the 21-year-old if he impresses this term.
Bikey had a trial period with the Premiership newcomers in the summer and played in the club's pre-season tour of Sweden.
"He did well in Sweden until he blotted his copybook by getting sent off in the last game, but we feel that happened because he was so determined to impress," Coppell told the club's official website.
"He's a Cameroon international with good experience so we hope he take the opportunity and play a full role in our season.
"Director of football Nick Hammond added: "Andre is a defender with great potential.
"We've had to go through some very lengthy and complicated negotiations with his club in Russia to reach this agreement, but I'm extremely pleased with the terms of the deal."
Bikey played for Lokomotiv Moscow in the Russian side's UEFA Cup campaign last term.