In a statement on social media, the Reading board confirmed the arrival of Mamadou Loum ahead of the upcoming Championship season. The Senegalese signed on loan for a season from Porto.

"We're delighted to welcome midfielder Mamadou Loum to Reading on a season-long loan from Porto. The Senegalese international flew to the country last night and completed the paperwork, althoug it is subject to international clearance and the normal ratification procedures from the relevant football authorities," the club said.

Mark Bowen, head of football operations at Reading, expressed his delighted at this signing: "Mamadou is a player we identified as a potential loan target early in the window and I am very pleased to now be able to welcome him to Reading.