Reading have completed the signing of Russia striker Pavel Pogrebnyak on a four-year contract after he was granted a work permit. The 28-year-old joins the Royals on a free transfer with the Berkshire team his second club in England following a spell with Fulham last season. Director of football Nick Hammond said: \"We were always hopeful that a permit would be secured but it\'s still great to get the deal done. \"It\'ll be nice get him in and working with the lads - he\'s a great individual, and will fit really well into group.\" From Fifa.com