Adrian Mariappa completes Reading move

Premier League side Reading have completed the signing of Adrian Mariappa from Watford.

The 25-year-old had been locked in talks with Royals boss Brian McDermott over the past couple of days after Watford accepted an undisclosed bid for the defender at the weekend.

Following those discussions, Mariappa has opted to pen a four-year deal at the Madejski Stadium.

The London-born centre-back has become the sixth player to join Reading this summer.