Confimred - Joel Pereira

[morganb]

https://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/2023/s ... he-royals/

GOALKEEPER PENS DEAL AT THE SELECT CAR LEASING STADIUM
We are very pleased to announce that goalkeeper Joel Pereira has signed terms with Reading Football Club, joining on an initial one-year contract with an option for a further year.

The 27-year-old stopper, a graduate of Manchester United’s academy, becomes the new recruit to our first-team squad, subject to the usual ratification processes from the relevant governing bodies and international clearance.

Born in Switzerland to Portuguese parents, it was his performances at youth level with Neuchâtel Xamax that convinced the Red Devils to bring him to England at the age of 16 in 2012.
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Mark Bowen, Head of Football Operations for the Royals, said: “Our aim during this summer’s rebuilding process has been to create strength in depth across all areas of the pitch. Joel’s recruitment gives us another option in the goalkeeping department, and during his time training with the team, he has shown a desire to work hard to meet our high standards and to push the other goalkeepers for that starting spot.”

[Clyde1998]

Two questions which will no doubt be answered in due course:

1. Is there a serious chance of Pereira becoming the first choice keeper or will he be our back up?
2. What does this mean for CBC; is he likely to go on loan somewhere?

[Stranded]

Yes and maybe in Jan.

Most squads will want 3 senior goalies, CBC will be classed as one of those alongside Pereira and Button.

[windermereROYAL]

Bringing in a new player 4 days before the 125% deadline can only be encouraging news.

[Orion1871]

Joel is a popular lad on the Scottish Football reddit page. Really rated highly.

The man responsible for Hearts getting relegated

Strengthened? On par with using balloons to stop flooding.

He is decent with the ball at his feet. His only downfall is saving shots, stopping shots and catching the ball. He also has a cool feature where where he makes himself the size of a toddler when faced with a one on one situation.

This man has 1 whole appearance for Manchester United. I wish I was that successfully shit.

[Snowflake Royal]

Yes and maybe in Jan.

Most squads will want 3 senior goalies, CBC will be classed as one of those alongside Pereira and Button.

No and no.

[From Despair To Where?]

Joel is a popular lad on the Scottish Football reddit page. Really rated highly.

The man responsible for Hearts getting relegated

Strengthened? On par with using balloons to stop flooding.

He is decent with the ball at his feet. His only downfall is saving shots, stopping shots and catching the ball. He also has a cool feature where where he makes himself the size of a toddler when faced with a one on one situation.

This man has 1 whole appearance for Manchester United. I wish I was that successfully shit.

He does at least have enough self awareness to admit he was shite at Hearts.

[Royal_jimmy]

Bringing in a new player 4 days before the 125% deadline can only be encouraging news.

Not as encouraging news as Dai selling up

[Millsy]

Joel is a popular lad on the Scottish Football reddit page. Really rated highly.

The man responsible for Hearts getting relegated

Strengthened? On par with using balloons to stop flooding.

He is decent with the ball at his feet. His only downfall is saving shots, stopping shots and catching the ball. He also has a cool feature where where he makes himself the size of a toddler when faced with a one on one situation.

This man has 1 whole appearance for Manchester United. I wish I was that successfully shit.

Decent with the ball at his feet and has played at the highest level.

Sounds good thanks.

[Stranded]

Yes and maybe in Jan.

Most squads will want 3 senior goalies, CBC will be classed as one of those alongside Pereira and Button.

No and no.

Not saying you have to like it.

[Snowflake Royal]

Yes and maybe in Jan.

Most squads will want 3 senior goalies, CBC will be classed as one of those alongside Pereira and Button.

No and no.

Not saying you have to like it.

Nothing to do wth like. He won't become No 1 and CBC won't go on loan in Jan

[Loafer]

I have him on sorare

[YorkshireRoyal99]

Two questions which will no doubt be answered in due course:

1. Is there a serious chance of Pereira becoming the first choice keeper or will he be our back up?
2. What does this mean for CBC; is he likely to go on loan somewhere?

1. Probably not. Quite happy with Button personally and can only see Pereira being a squad option, might allow CBC game time with U21's.
2. Possibly - although might still be the above. A loan deal for half a season in the football league with game time, would be good I think.

[Stranded]

No and no.

Not saying you have to like it.

Nothing to do wth like. He won't become No 1 and CBC won't go on loan in Jan

Ah sorry, makes more sense now.

[Royalwaster]

Two questions which will no doubt be answered in due course:

1. Is there a serious chance of Pereira becoming the first choice keeper or will he be our back up?
2. What does this mean for CBC; is he likely to go on loan somewhere?

I guess there was a serious chance

[Brogue]

No and no.

Not saying you have to like it.

Nothing to do wth like. He won't become No 1 and CBC won't go on loan in Jan

Oof ian sticking his neck out there looks like he’s Got a very good chance of being our number one now.

[Snowflake Royal]

Not saying you have to like it.

Nothing to do wth like. He won't become No 1 and CBC won't go on loan in Jan

Oof ian sticking his neck out there looks like he’s Got a very good chance of being our number one now.

I'll take half right.

He's done surprisingly well to come in and take his chance from his history. Very pleased.

It is still only six appearances though, and not long ago people were singing Button's praises.

We'll see what happens in the summer.

[Millsy]

It’s hard to guess what happens so sticking a neck out is fine. I didn’t think Pereira was up for it either even if I didn’t say so, and happy to admit looks like I got it wrong too on recent performances . Was never a huge fan of Button either tbh. But truth is I don’t think any of them are really up to the standard of what we need long term to get into the champ and stay there but at least Pereira is young and has a chance to progress into that.

[Clyde1998]

It’s hard to guess what happens so sticking a neck out is fine. I didn’t think Pereira was up for it either even if I didn’t say so, and happy to admit looks like I got it wrong too on recent performances . Was never a huge fan of Button either tbh. But truth is I don’t think any of them are really up to the standard of what we need long term to get into the champ and stay there but at least Pereira is young and has a chance to progress into that.

He'll be 28 at the start of next season - so probably has four or five years left. Button is 35 and likely to be on his final playing contract.

I think both have been fine this season. Button has obviously made some big mistakes, especially early in the season, but has usually been solid between the sticks. Pereira is clearly a good shot stopper, but I'm less convinced about his ability to command the defence and distribute the ball compared to Button. I think they both balance out to be roughly the same ability.

Now we're safe, I wouldn't be surprised if CBC starts at least one of the final two games - especially if Pereira is unavailable for Saturday (I think it's unlikely, but possible if he was taken off due to a potential concussion).

If we decide to keep Pereira, I think he'll be first choice next season. Button will slot into more of a coaching/support role. I think the only realistic scenario don't trigger the Pereira deal if the club believe there's a better goalkeeper they can get out of those who's contracts are expiring. I know he's older than Pereira, but Alex McCarthy's contract expires at Southampton in the summer and he's been the back up all season. I wonder if he could be convinced to have a season back here, which would allow CBC to go out on loan to get regular football and be assessed for the following season.

[Crowbar6753]

Always liked McCarthy, though he was a great keeper. I remember a game he played against Liverpool @ Anfield and if memory serves correctly he played an absolute blinder that day and pulled off a number of worldlies!!!