After the disappointment of last season’s play-off final defeat to Huddersfield Town, there will be a lot more expectation at the Madejski Stadium during the 2017/18 campaign, as Jaap Stam looks to lead Reading back to the Premier League.

Stam has moved to avoid any potential play-off final hangover, by making a number of positive moves this summer, including signing a new deal himself.

The latest piece of good news to come out of the Madejski is that John Swift has committed his long-term future to the club, signing a five-year contract.

Swift made 39 Championship appearances last season, impressing during his first 12-months with the Royals.

The 22-year-old also scored eight league goals and added a further strike to his tally in the EFL Cup.

The England under-21 international is now contracted to the Royals until the end of the 2021/22 campaign.

Following the announcement about Swift’s contract extension, here is how Reading’s supporters reacted…

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