JAAP STAM IS on the verge of becoming the new manager of English Championship side Reading, according to reports.
The former PSV Eindhoven, Lazio and AC Milan centre-back, left his role as the assistant manager with the Ajax reserves at the end of the season, and previously stated his desire to work in England once he left the Dutch giants.
Last month, the Royals sacked Brian McDermott after Reading finished the season on a run of six defeats in their last seven matches, leaving them in 17th place in the table.
In McDermott’s first spell with the club he guided Reading to the Premier League, but was unable to replicate that success this time around.
ESPN are reporting that the 43-year-old former Dutch international has been tasked with getting Reading back into England’s top flight for the first time since 2013, in his first senior managerial role.
Should Stam’s appointment be confirmed the news would be of great interest to several Irish players at the Madjeski Stadium including captain Paul McShane, Stephen Quinn and highly-rated Josh Barrett.
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