Thursday 9 June 2016 19:49, UK
Jaap Stam has agreed a deal to become Reading's next manager, Sky sources understand.
The former Netherlands defender, most recently head coach of Ajax's U21 and Academy teams, has just received his UEFA Pro Licence.
Sky Sports News HQ revealed last month that talks were underway between Stam and the Sky Bet Championship club, and now understand a two-year deal has been agreed.
The link with Stam came soon after Reading parted company with Brian McDermott, whose return to the Madejski Stadium proved a disappointment - they failed to win any of their last seven games and finished the season in a lowly 17th.
Stam is expected to be joined at Reading by Andries Uldrink and Said Bakkati, two coaches he worked with when managing the reserve team at Ajax.
The 43-year-old spent time as interim coach and assistant manager at FC Zwolle before moving to Ajax, where he had ended his playing career in 2007.
Stam, who spent parts of four seasons with Manchester United, was back at Old Trafford on Sunday as part of the Soccer Aid charity match. He limped off injured during the first half of England's win over the Rest of the World.
