Fridjonsson and Urbancic training with Royals
Reading Football Club are set to sign two promising young Icelanders this summer, both of whom have been allowed to train with the Royals by their respective clubs for the remainder of the season.
16-year-old Tomas Urbancic and 17-year-old Samuel Fridjonsson have linked up with the club’s Academy early, ahead of agreed moves to Berkshire in the summer.
Born in Reykjanesbaer, Fridjonsson can play in defence or midfield. He turned 17 last month and has already represented his country at under-19 level, having scored two goals in 11 appearances for his national under-17 side.
He will join the Royals from Icelandic Premier League side Keflavik FC on a professional contract in June, a two-year deal which will be completed when the transfer window reopens and international clearance can be secured.
He will join the Royals from Icelandic Premier League side Keflavik FC on a professional contract in June, a two-year deal which will be completed when the transfer window reopens and international clearance can be secured.
Reykjavik-born Urbancic is an attacking midfielder who can also play on the wing. He will initially join us from Vikingur on a two-year scholarship contract before spending a further season on a professional contract with us – keeping him at Reading until 2016.
The 5’9” starlet has represented Iceland at under-17 level and the transfer will be completed and ratified on Monday 1st July.
The 5’9” starlet has represented Iceland at under-17 level and the transfer will be completed and ratified on Monday 1st July.
We would like to thank Keflavik FC and Vikingur FC for allowing Tomas and Samuel to come to Reading early, to train with our Academy and acclimatise before their moves are finalised.
The duo spoke to Reading FC Player after agreeing their moves - click here to watch the interview during the free trial!
PLAYER FACTFILE:
FULL NAME: Samuel Kari Fridjonsson
DATE OF BIRTH: 22.02.96
PLACE OF BIRTH: Reykjanesbaer, Iceland
HEIGHT: 5’10”
POSITION: Defender / Defensive midfielder
CLUB: Keflavik FC
INTERNATIONAL LEVEL: Iceland Under-19
DUE TO SIGN: June 2013
CONTRACT LENGTH: 2 years (professional)
PLAYER FACTFILE:
FULL NAME: Tomas Ingi Urbancic
DATE OF BIRTH: 13.11.96
PLACE OF BIRTH: Reykjavik, Iceland
HEIGHT: 5’9”
POSITION: Attacking midfielder / Winger
CLUB: Vikingur
INTERNATIONAL LEVEL: Iceland Under-17
DUE TO SIGN: July 2013
CONTRACT LENGTH: 2 years (scholar) + 1 year (professional)
