Royals Scoop US Star Convey!

By Matthew Grant
July 22 2004

Reading have landed one of Americas most up and coming players, Bobby Convey from DC United. The player may make his debut against Manchester City subject to being granted a work permit.

CONVEY SIGNS

Details of the deal remain undisclosed by sources suggest The Royals have splashed out £500,000 for the winger who nearly joined Tottenham a while back only to fail in his application for a work permit.

Although there will be no problem obtaining one this time around.

The USA International is primarily a left winger but can drop back into the left back position if necessary He has 26 caps for his county including one goal..

Convey is expected to make is debut for Reading in the friendly at the Madejski Stadium against Premiership, Manchester City.

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Facts About The Player

DOB: 27/05/83

Place Of Birth: Pennsylvania

Former Club: DC United

First International Cap: 25th October 2000 vs Mexico

First International Goal: 26th July 2003 vs Costa Rica

This page will be updated as soon as we have more details on Reading's latest recruit.

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