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The 31-year-old, voted Reading’s best left back in history, has rejoined the club on a one-year contract after spells at Nottingham Forest, Fulham, Aston Villa and West Brom.
The option to extend his contract for another year has also been made available.
Shorey (pictured) was a free agent after being released by West Brom in May, alongside three other players, following a restructuring of the club under new manager Steve Clarke.
He had previously been competing for position against Joe Mattock and Liam Ridgewell who, following strong form after his January switch to the Hawthorns from Birmingham, had been regularly chosen as the club’s prime left back.
Shorey will return to Reading for the 2012/13 season and add to his tally of 267 appearances for the club, which he helped guide to promotion in 2006.
Reading have been busy in this summer’s transfer market, having also brought in Gareth McCleary, Danny Guthrie, Pierce Sweeney and former Fulham loanee Pavel Pogrebnyak.
The Royals first game of the season will see Stoke City travel to the Madejski Stadium on August 18, after being crowned Championship winners last season.
By James Hartnett – Follow me on Twitter @JamesHartnett_
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