Reading appoint former Swansea boss Paul Clement as new manager

The Royals have opted for the former Swansea and Derby boss after sacking Jaap Stam

Friday 23 March 2018 08:33 EDT
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Paul Clement has been appointed as Reading's new manager
Paul Clement has been appointed as Reading's new manager (Getty )

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Reading have appointed Paul Clement as their new manager.

The Royals have opted for the former Swansea and Derby boss after sacking Jaap Stam earlier this week after a run of only one win in 18 league games.

Chief executive Ron Gourlay says he is pleased to bring in a coach who has worked at top European clubs such as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

"I am delighted to have secured the services of a hugely experienced forward-thinking manager like Paul, who I have personally worked alongside during our time spent at Chelsea," he said.

"Not only has he coached at some of the greatest clubs in Europe, winning trophies, league titles and European honours and working with some of the greatest players in the world, fundamentally he also has a rich understanding of English football having managed in both the Championship and the Premier League in recent years.

"Now, everyone at Reading Football Club is fully behind Paul and his squad of players as, together, we initially set our sights on an eight-game battle and continue to strive to take this club forward."

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