Through official channels, English Championship outfit Reading have announced the signing of ex-Portugal youth-teamer of Nigerian descent Tiago Ilori.<br /><br />As exclusively reported by <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>, the 23-year-old has appended his signature to a three-and-a-half-year deal, which will keep him at the Royals until June 30, 2020.<br /><br />Hampstead-born Ilori spent his formative years as a footballer with the youth teams of Imortal, Sporting and Estoril , and was regarded as one of the most exciting youngsters in the Portuguese Primeira Liga prior to his shift to Liverpool in 2013.<br /><br />Tiago Ilori enjoyed loan spells with Granada, Bordeaux and Aston Villa while at Anfield.<br /><br />The central defender will play with the number 20 kit for the remainder of the season.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : allnigeriasoccer.com<br />