Young Reading FC player posts emotional goodbye
Nelson Abbey told fans he'd always be a 'Royal'
Last updated 25th Jan 2024
Reading football club's popular young defender Nelson Abbey has left the club.
The 20-year-old has joined Greek-side Olympiacos for an undisclosed fee.
In an emotional message to fans he said it was "not the goodbye I imagined" and asked supporters to continue to be "the amazing fans you have been".
He added, "I joined as a boy from Reading and leave Reading as a young man still learning" and ended by saying "I will always be a Royal. Until we meet again".
Many fans took to social media to wish him well and said his words had made them feel emotional.
Nelson made his debut for the club at 17 and played 31 times captaining the side on several occasions this season.
He was the 63rd graduate from the Reading youth academy.