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DONE DEAL: Chelsea youngster Lucas Piazon joins Reading

Chelsea's Lucas Piazon has completed a season-long loan move to Championship club Reading.


The 21-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder will spend the 2015/16 campaign with the Royals following successful spells with Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem and German club Eintracht Frankfurt over the past two seasons.

Reading boss Steve Clarke was delighted to welcome a player of Piazon's ability to his ranks as the Berkshire club look to push for a top-six in England's second tier.

"Lucas is a very talented attacking player who can create chances and score goals," said Clarke.

"When we spoke I was impressed by both his maturity and desire to prove himself in English football after some loan moves to European leagues.

"I'm sure Lucas will bring something extra to our squad this season."

Piazon added on Twitter:

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