Ex-Blackburn man Williams joins Reading from MLS

Reading have signed Derrick Williams on a two-year deal from Major League Soccer club Atlanta United.

Williams, 32, has spent over four years in the MLS with LA Galaxy, DC United and then Atlanta after he left Blackburn Rovers in 2021.

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The Republic of Ireland defender played more than 150 games for Rovers in almost five seasons at Ewood Park, winning promotion from League One as he had done previously with Bristol City.

“Derrick is a fantastic addition for us,” Royals manager Noel Hunt told the club website.

“He’s an experienced professional with a great pedigree, great experience at a higher level, knows what it takes to get promoted from this level as he’s done it twice, and has played in another country.”