Reading FC has secured the future of young prospect Femi Azeez by signing him to a new contract.
The 21-year-old forward was reportedly a target for several clubs around Europe, but Reading has managed to keep hold of him for two more years.
Azeez’ contract was due to expire this summer but he ahas now extended his stay in Berkshire.
The forward, who is the older brother of promising Arsenal midfielder Miguel Azeez, signed for the Royals in 2019
He had a breakthrough campaign in the 2021/22 season having made his debut for the first-team the previous season.
However, his promising start was disrupted by injury which saw him miss a large period of the season.
Azees scored his first goal for the club in Reading’s 2-1 Championship win over Preston North End in August 2021
He followed that up with another home goal when he netted against Bristol City as Reading lost out 3-2 in an entertaining contest to Bristol City.
Head of football operations, Mark Bowen said: “Femi is a young, hungry, talented player with the right attitude and an obvious desire to develop and earn regular first team football this season.
“He is exactly the type of player we want at this club and I’m delighted he has committed the next two years of his career to this club.”
Young striker Nahum Melvin-Lambert, who is part of Noel Hunt’s under 23’s team has also put pen to paper on a new deal.
