Reading FC have bolstered their goalkeeping options by signing Dean Bouzanis on a three-year contract.
The Australian shot stopper becomes the third player to join the Royals this summer after fellow goalkeeper Joe Lumley joined on a season-loan from Middlesbrough, while Tom Ince joined on a permanent deal after last season’s loan deal.
“I’m delighted we have been able to acquire the services of a goalkeeper with Dean’s ability and add him to a group who will benefit from his additional experience between the posts,” said Head of Football Operations, Mark Bowen.
“We now have great strength in depth in a position in the team which will be so important to get right this season. I’m pleased to welcome Dean to the club.”
The Sydney born goalkeeper spent four years in the youth ranks at Liverpool after arriving in England.
He mad his first professional start for Accrington Stanley in a loan spell before he left the Reds to Join Oldham on a permanent basis.
In a two year spell, Bouzanis made 45 league appearances for Oldham before he had stints with Aris FC, Carlisle United and Western Sydney Wanderers.
He then joined Melbourne City for four seasons where he racked up 56 league appearances.
Bouzanis signed for Sutton United in 2020 and made 85 appearances as he helped them achieve promotion to the EFL for the first time in their history.
He then contributed as Sutton finished in 8th position in League Two in the 2021/22 season.
Paul Ince said: “Dean is a goalkeeper who I know will put his body on the line and throw everything into keeping the ball out of the net for this football club.
“He becomes part of what is now a solid looking goalkeeping department, led by the hugely experienced Tony Warner, and I am confident he will be a real asset to the club this season and beyond.”
