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Joey van den Berg rejoined Heerenveen in January 2013, having begun his career in the club's youth system

Reading have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Joey van den Berg when his Heerenveen contract expires this week.

The 30-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Royals and will complete his switch from the Dutch Eredivisie club on 1 July.

"I believe that he is the type of player we need in the squad," Reading boss Jaap Stam told the club website. external-link

"He is physically strong enough for the Championship, is technically strong and he has a winner's mentality."

Van den Berg, who has previously had spells at Go Ahead Eagles, MVV Alcides and PEC Zwolle, is Reading's second signing of the summer.

Compatriot Danzell Gravenberch agreed a move to Reading last month.

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