Royston Drenthe: Reading sign former Real Madrid midfielder Reading have completed the signing of former Real Madrid midfielder Royston Drenthe for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old has joined from Russian side Alania Vladikavkaz on a two-year contract with an option of a third. Having begun his career at Feyenoord, the Dutchman joined Real in 2007 for £12m and went on to have loan spells at Spanish second division side Hercules and Everton before moving to Russia. The move is subject to international clearance from the Russian FA.