Reading youngster commits future to club by penning contract extension

Reading have confirmed that 21-year-old Kelvin Abrefa has signed a new two-year deal to keep him at the club beyond the summer.

The full-back, who burst onto the scene with a long-range goal against Watford in the FA Cup last year, made 13 appearances last year as the Royals rallied to survive comfortably in League One.

One of only two right-backs at the club, playing understudy to captain Andy Yiadom, there is hope that the young defender can push on in the coming years.

Head of Football Operations, Mark Bowen, said “We’re delighted to secure Kelvin to a new two-year contract. There was, understandably, plenty of external interest in him so we’re very happy that Kelvin's chosen to continue his development as a Reading Player.”

There had been some uncertainty amongst supporters earlier in the week as the Ghana youth international was spotted back at pre-season training despite there being no news on his future.

Fellow youngster Tivonge Rushesha, who was offered a new deal over the summer, is also back in training despite no official confirmation on his future from the club.

Being put through their paces at Bearwood, pre-season friendlies return next month ahead of the League One curtain-raiser at Birmingham City on August 10.