Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract.
The Republic of Ireland international, who was a target for Sunderland in the January transfer window, is now tied to the Berkshire club until 2011.
Royals director of football Nick Hammond told the club´s official website, www.readingfc.co.uk: "Considering all the speculation surrounding ´Hunty´ in recent weeks his professionalism and commitment have been outstanding, and he personifies the qualities that our team will need for the remainder of this season and beyond."
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