Reading midfielder Leavy signs loan deal with Shels

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Shelbourne have announced the loan signing of Reading midfielder Kian Leavy until June this year.

“It’s a great opportunity for my development to come to Shelbourne and the way of playing will really suit my game,” the midfielder said, speaking to the club’s website.

“Speaking to Damien (Duff) and the staff it has been really exciting so I’m looking forward to the year ahead.

“From watching the club last season the talent in the squad is huge and I’m looking forward to joining up with the lads and bringing success to Shels this year.”

Leavy is a former Ireland underage international and spent time with St Patrick’s Athletic before securing a move to Reading in 2016. He made his first team debut for the club in 2021 during an EFL Cup game against Swansea.

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