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JOAO’S A JEWEL, INSISTS GOMES

By William McKean
CHAMPIONSHIP

CAPTURE: Lucas Joao

READING manager Jose Gomes could not hide his delight after landing Lucas Joao from Sheffield Wednesday.
Forward Joao, 25, scored against the Royals in the Owls’ win at the Madejski Stadium on the opening day of the season and agreed a four-year contract after signing for an undisclosed fee.
Gomes said: “I am delighted Lucas has agreed to be part of what we’re trying to build here.
“A striker I have admired for some time, he has a commanding presence up front and, with a natural eye for goal, he is a player who is...

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