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Timbe: My family wanted me to play in England

Kenyan international Ayub Timbe has admitted it is every player’s dream to play in England after he sealed a transfer to Championship side Reading FC.

The 27-year-old signed for the Royals from the Chinese side Beijing Renhe on transfer deadline day after impressing during a trial period with the club.

Timbe, who will now don blue and white hoops for the rest of the 2019-20 campaign, has admitted his family had always wanted him to play in England and he was happy to have finally made it through.

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“It’s been good so far; I think everybody has been very welcoming, very professional.