Mursalov has been playing for City thanks to the assistance of the Club’s partners at John Madejski Academy, often referred to as the JMA. It’s at the Hartland Road institution that Michael Butcher, First Team Assistant Manager, is Director of Football Performance and has been overseeing Mursalov’s development on a day-to-day basis.

Even in the midst of arguably his most significant week as First Team Manager, Simon Johnson took the time to praise the starlet, who’s netted thirty-four times in thirty-four JMA games this season,

“He works hard at multiple places to improve his ability, and I’m glad that Reading City has given him the platform to start his journey in men’s football in which he has excelled so far. Good luck, Emil!”

Once again, the Club places on record its gratitude to all at John Madejski Academy for their help in making the partnership such a success. The Club’s officials also wish Emil the very best of luck and look forward to hearing about the experience.