LEANDRO Bacuna has completed his highly anticpated switch to Reading FC from Championship rivals Aston Villa.

The Dutchman, 25, penned a four-year deal at Madejski Stadium which was finalised on Saturday morning.

The versatile midfielder watched Royals' 1-1 draw against Fulham and is available for selection in tomorrow's clash against his former club.

Villa boss Bruce once described the Dutchman as a "test" for a manager but Royals' manager Stam was determined to bring his fellow countryman to Berkshire.

"Leandro is a player that we have been following for a while," stated Stam.

"He has played Premier League football and brings quality to us.

"He is the type of player who can play in several positions in the team – in midfield, at the back, or even sometimes as a winger. 

"He is a player with the right mentality and who wants to go forward; these are the types of players that we want to have.”

Bacuna began his career with Dutch outfit FC Groningen having risen through the club's academy ranks.

He reprimanded by Villa boss Bruce earlier this year for 'chestbumping' a linesman after a decision did not go his way in a Championship clash against Derby County.

And the former Manchester United defender blasted Bacuna's attitude.

"With Leo it’s all about himself," Bruce told the Birmingham Mail back in February.

“He tests the manager every day.

"He’s always late. He’s in at 9.29am if we’re in at 9.30am. If it’s 1pm, he’s here at 12.59pm.

“He just makes a habit of being late. Maybe it’s just his nature."