By Zim Sport Live Writer
Midfielder Tivonge Rushesha has been offered a new long term contract with Reading after establishing himself in the first team during the 2024-25 League One season.
The 22-year-old made 18 appearances during the just ended campaign as the Royal narrowly missed out on a place in the League One play-offs.
Rushesha initially signed a one year contract extension at Reading before the start of last season having joined the English club from Swansea City in 2023.
“We’re very happy to secure the signature of Tiv for the upcoming season,” said Reading’s head of football operations, Mark Bowen last summer.
“His attitude and application around both the First Team and Under 21 sides has been exceptional throughout his first year, and we are all looking forward to seeing him continue his development with us.”
The Wales-bred Zimbabwean is now expected to continue his stay after Reading named on the list of 11 out-of-contract first-team players to extend their stay at the SCL Stadium.
The Royals have also released six senior players, meaning the club only has six first-teamers currently under contract.
New owner Rob Couhig completed his takeover of the club this week, just days after Reading missed out on a place in the League One play-offs.
The players currently under contract in Noel Hunt’s squad are Kelvin Abrefa, Ben Elliott, Harvey Knibbs, Charlie Savage and Lewis Wing, while Reading have activated a one-year extension option for Mamadi Camara.
The 11 players offered new deals are Michael Craig, Jeriel Dorsett, Kelvin Ehibatiomhan, Abraham Kanu, Amadou Mbengue, Joel Pereira, Tivonge Rushesha, Michael Stickland, Basil Tuma, Jayden Wareham and Andy Yiadom.
Meanwhile, Adrian Akande, Coniah Boyce-Clarke, David Button, Tom Carroll, Harlee Dean and Louie Holzman have been released.