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Tyler Blackett leaves Man United to sign for Reading on three-year deal

Tyler Blackett has departed Manchester United to complete his move to Reading, the Championship club announced on Monday.

Blackett, 22, made 12 appearances in all competitions for United under Louis van Gaal in 2014-15 but did not appear last season and spent four months on loan at Celtic.

He signed a three-year deal with Championship side Reading, led by former United defender Stam is in his first managerial role.

SIGNED! We're delighted to welcome Tyler Blackett to the club, who joins us from @ManUtd! https://t.co/KaJHGw9Xe0https://t.co/MT0aMlNPhy

- Reading FC (@ReadingFC) August 22, 2016

"As we know, Tyler is a talented defender who has played for United's first team," Stam said in a club statement.