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Ali Al Habsi was named Reading player of the season at the end of his first season at the club

Reading goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi has signed a new contract with the club, extending his current deal until 2019.

The Oman international, 35, has made 65 appearances in all competitions since joining the Royals on a two-year contract from Wigan in July 2015.

He was named Player of the Season at the end of the 2015-16 campaign.

"Ali is a great person with a very good mentality," Reading manager Jaap Stam said. "We're all very happy that he has signed another deal at the club."