Reading have confirmed that midfielder Andy Rinomhota has signed a new one-year contract, keeping him in Berkshire until the summer of 2027.

The 29-year-old returned to the Royals in November 2025 after a trial period and has now committed his future to the club ahead of the upcoming season.

Rinomhota first joined the club’s academy in 2015 before progressing into the senior side. During his first spell, he made 139 appearances for the club, became a popular figure with supporters and was named Reading’s Player of the Season in 2018/19.

The Zimbabwe international was also part of the squad that helped Reading preserve their Championship place in 2021/22, before leaving for Cardiff City. He went on to make more than 80 appearances for the Bluebirds and was named their Players’ Player of the Season during his time in South Wales.

Reading Keep Experienced Midfielder For Another Year

His second spell with Reading has been disrupted by injury, limiting his impact. The new deal now gives him the chance to start again under Leam Richardson, with a full pre-season expected to be important as he looks to re-establish himself in the side.

Richardson has made clear that the midfielder’s experience and standards were key factors in the club’s decision to extend his stay.

“Andy is someone we know very well and we’re really pleased to see him extend his stay with the football club,” said the former Wigan boss.

“We’ve seen the standards he sets every day around the training ground and the experience he brings to the squad. He understands the demands of this football club, he understands our supporters and he cares deeply about representing Reading.”

Rinomhota’s versatility in midfield gives Reading another experienced option as they prepare for the new campaign. His knowledge of the club, combined with his Championship and League One experience, should make him a useful figure in a squad still being shaped by Richardson, after a disappointing campaign in 2025/26.

The player also underlined his own commitment to Reading after putting pen to paper.

“I’m delighted to be staying at Reading. This club means a lot to me and I’m looking forward to getting a full pre-season under my belt and helping the team achieve its goals this season.”

For Richardson, it is also another step towards building a group with the experience to handle the demands of a League One promotion campaign, something they struggled to show last season. Rinomhota’s first task will be getting through pre-season fully fit, but if he can do that, Reading should have a midfielder capable of offering far more than he was able to show during an injury-hit return last term.